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UFV gathers in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan for 5th year

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Thank you to everyone who joined us to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan. The visible support is meaningful and impactful as we mark five years since the Taliban took over the country.

Photo of around 30 people standing in a line, holding up signs in support of people in Afghanistan.
The 2026 UFV walkout in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan
Thank you especially to our panellists:
Thank you as well to our co-sponsors, UFV’s Office of Sustainability and Faculty and Staff Association.

As the panellists said: we hope that this will be the last year this event is needed — but if it is not, we’ll see you again next August.

Photo of the three panelists sitting and looking at the camera

Photo of the room of the event, showing the panel, as well as a full audience

Photo of Chelsea Klassen moderating the panel

Photo of the panellists from a different angle, with Kimmy Coseteng speaking.

Photo of the panellists, with Sahar Maqsoodi speaking. They are sitting at a table in a row, facing towards the audience.

Closeup photo some of the posters from the event taped on a whiteboard