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Politicology
ENCORE: Bitcoin is Changing the Fight for Freedom
Dec 4, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, explores Bitcoin's empowering role in human rights advocacy. He shares his journey into human rights and delves into the cryptocurrency's unique ability to foster financial independence, particularly for women in Afghanistan. The conversation highlights Bitcoin's potential to challenge authoritarianism, facilitate secure transactions, and combat monetary colonialism in West Africa. Gladstein paints a hopeful picture of Bitcoin as a lifeline for those in repressive regimes.
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- Bitcoin empowers women in Afghanistan by allowing them to manage their finances independently, avoiding male interference in cash transactions.
- Human rights activists utilize Bitcoin to safeguard financial resources against government oppression, enabling continued advocacy in authoritarian regimes.
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The Impact of Bitcoin on Women in Afghanistan
Bitcoin has become a crucial tool for empowering women in Afghanistan, particularly in the face of restrictive financial environments. Roya Mahbub, one of the first female entrepreneurs in the country, utilized Bitcoin to pay her female employees, enabling them to control their own finances without the interference of male relatives who might confiscate cash. This innovation allowed women to gain financial independence as they were able to save and access money directly through their phones, circumventing traditional banking challenges. Following the fall of Kabul, Bitcoin emerged as one of the few reliable methods for sending funds into Afghanistan, proving its practicality in facilitating education for girls and supporting local economies.
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