The struggle of women from the East to the West of the Islamic world is a challenging and exhausting journey. The Mauritanian woman is both present and marginalized, diligent yet enslaved, despite her bitter struggle for liberation from the yoke of slavery, for her rights, and for the rights of her children and her community. She has never and will never call for isolation from her community, even though there are policies and class stereotypes that create this isolation and divide Mauritanian society into two rather than unifying it into one single society in a developing nation that is supposed to elevate its community first in order to harness its human resources for the renaissance of a unified Mauritania in both sovereignty and society.

Although her struggle is distinguished and unique in the Arab, Islamic, and African contexts, the struggle of the Mauritanian woman, despite her long progressive fight manifested in her political and civil activism through the "IRA" movement and many political institutions, remains unfulfilled. Her goals have not yet been achieved, and she has not reached the desired level necessary to establish a unified community free from the lingering consequences of slavery that we still suffer from as a society. The state has also suffered from these consequences, as a community that still endures the constraints and ramifications of contemporary slavery cannot establish a developed, stable, and prosperous nation. This is the goal of our struggle in "IRA" and all our liberation institutions. Our suffering is not unique to Mauritania but is prevalent in many African, Arab, and Islamic regions. Even in countries with a rich history, like Iran, or what is known as the "Islamic Republic," Iranian women continue to endure terrifying forms of oppression due to the racist and authoritarian practices imposed specifically against them, as well as against their children and communities, undermining their identity as women. The suffering of Iranian women has spread to Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. By God's grace, Syrian women have been granted a glimmer of hope that they may rediscover themselves after the destruction of their homeland and the displacement of millions from its population.

A solid civil life protected by just legislation that recognizes individuals as human citizens under the compassionate umbrella of the nation is the goal, away from all forms of racial discrimination based on color, class, or environment. This approach ensures the principle of justice and full partnership for all segments of society in shaping the future of the state and guaranteeing security and safety for the people. From the culture of civility, principles of coexistence among members of society are rooted. Mauritania, a country of poets and scholars, deserves to occupy a position befitting its status among nations; this will only be achieved through a culture of peaceful coexistence and acceptance of others within a single community.

In following the International Women's Day celebration held by the Iranian resistance as an annual tradition, I found solace for myself and for the oppressed women in Mauritania, Iran, Africa, and the Arab and Islamic world. It is commendable to see the women's struggle in the Iranian resistance at such an optimistic level that instills hope in souls, as there are revolutionary women striving at this level of excellence, affirming that the record of women's oppression is fading—not through mere slogans but through the realities put forth by this resistance, grounded in true culture and thought that have been established for decades, believing in the rights of all and fighting for everyone under the umbrella of true citizenship. This is supported by actionable programs like the ten-point plan proposed and endorsed by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the Iranian resistance. They have presented this program to the entire world as one that guarantees the rights of all components of the Iranian people without discriminating between one group and another. The emergence of a contemporary Iran with such a level of thought and struggle could build stability for the Middle East and the Islamic world as a whole. The Mauritanian woman should follow the lead of the Iranian women's struggle, as both have made many sacrifices. Remaining steadfast in the face of storms is a necessary condition for achieving our goals.

Women in Mauritania are fighters and self-sacrificing, yet they struggle without allies. Many women activists in Mauritania, particularly in the "IRA" movement, have faced injustice and oppression in their struggles merely for demanding some rights for the renaissance of Mauritania and the restoration of its historic status. 

There are no rights without struggle and effort, and there can be no coexistence without fully accepting others and their rights. The human being is our mission and our project in "IRA," and for their sake, we continue our struggle until the end of racism, classism, and factionalism that impedes our growth as human beings and nations. The marginalization of women—who represent half of humanity—is an attempt to undermine society, whether intentionally or unintentionally, especially since the struggling Mauritanian woman and women activists, in general, remain committed to their values, morals, and beliefs. Struggle should not be an escape from high human values.