They stood up for freedom, now we must stand for them.

Help Save Afghan Rights Activists Facing Deportation – Urgent Evacuation to Brazil

 

Time is running out. A group of brave Afghan rights activists and their families—women, journalists, educators, and community leaders—are trapped in Islamabad, facing an imminent March 31st deadline to leave or face deportation back to Afghanistan. If they are forced to return to Afghanistan, they risk imprisonment, torture, or even death at the hands of the Taliban.

 

The Brazilian government has opened its doors, offering humanitarian visas to Afghan refugees. But getting to safety requires urgent action. We need to raise $1.5 million to cover evacuation and resettlement costs for 60 families.

 

Why This Matters

 

These individuals stood up for freedom, equality, and democracy, refusing to be silenced. They fought for women’s rights, education, and justice, and now they are in danger because of their courage. If we allow them to be deported, the message to others is clear: speak up, and you will be abandoned.

 

But we can change that. We can show that standing up for what is right does not mean standing alone.

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How You Can Help

 

Every donation helps secure: 

 Flights from Islamabad to safe third countries like Brazil

 Legal and logistical support to process visas

 Safe passage for families facing extreme danger

Resettlement support for a year through in-country resettlement agencies

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Our estimate of $1.5 million is based on $1200 plane ticket and 1 year resettlement in Brazil, based on Panahgah's internal cost calculator. Because this is a dynamic situation, funds will be used towards whatever path is first available for members of our group to leave Islamabad. To keep up with how your donations are being used, please follow us on social media. Your support means a life saved, a family given a second chance, and a future reclaimed. 

 

We Have a Window – But It’s Closing

 

The Pakistani government is engaged in ongoing deportations. We're doing our best to keep everyone safe, but we need your help. The governments of the world are not acting to stop this atrocity, but if we raise our voices, they will. Sign the petitions. Make a donation. Share this fundraiser. Connect with us on social media and let your friends know what's happening and what they can do about it. With your help, we can ensure that these activists find safety, rebuild their lives, and continue their work for a better Afghanistan from a place of security.

 

Together we make the difference.