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Afghan Woman Wears Bikini in London for Women's Rights

12/21/2025

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Roya Karimi, an Afghan woman, performed in London wearing a bikini to spotlight women's rights amid Taliban restrictions on education and work.
Karimi urged Afghan women not to lose hope, citing 'We are born free' and showing solidarity with those under oppression.
She reflected on childhood, noting the lack of human rights and forced marriage at 14.
Her message emphasizes resilience and the fight for women's freedom in her homeland.

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Roya Karimi, an Afghan woman, performed in London wearing a bikini to spotlight women's rights amid Taliban restrictions on education and work.
Karimi urged Afghan women not to lose hope, citing 'We are born free' and showing solidarity with those under oppression.
She reflected on childhood, noting the lack of human rights and forced marriage at 14.
Her message emphasizes resilience and the fight for women's freedom in her homeland.