I had the honor of attending the Geuzenpenning ceremony, where Laila Haidari was awarded for her courageous endeavors in Afghanistan, particularly in support of drug addicts, education, and, above all, women. Not only has she truly earned the medal with all her bravery, but also, all attention towards the situation in Afghanistan is incredibly crucial.

During his speech, Thomas Erdbrink stated: ‘We, the West, have left the women in a prison as vast as the country itself.’ She herself expressed: ‘The fate of everyone is interconnected. No country is capable of ensuring the safety, stability, and benefits of its population without paying attention to other parts of the world and the disasters around them.