JUSTICE FOR FARKHONDA

The world in all its states

An episode from the series ARTE INVESTIGATION

Synopsis

On March 19, 2015, Farkhonda Malikzada was lynched in broad daylight in Kabul following a false accusation of blasphemy. Her murder, which was filmed and shared on social media, sent shockwaves throughout Afghanistan.

Through the struggle of her loved ones, lawyers, and activists, this film tells the story of how this tragedy became a symbol of a broader struggle for women’s rights and justice.