The document discusses the ethnic groups in Afghanistan, including the Hazara minority group. It notes that the Hazara face persecution, with over 1,100 Hazaras killed in attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent years. Specifically, 216 Hazaras were killed in attacks in Quetta, Pakistan in 2013 carried out by the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, which is affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. The document advocates raising awareness about the genocide of Hazaras and connecting with organizations working to help them.

1. Husnia Akrami
Elizabeth O’Hara
Tony Ayala
Wil Johns
Meg Hunt

3.  There are four Ethnic Groups in Afghanistan.
 Pashton, Tajik, Uzbek, and Hazara
 Pashton, Tajik and Uzbek are Sunni Muslims
 Hazara is Shiate Muslim and the most minor
ethinic group in Afghanistan.
 Pashtons are against Hazaras

5.  In Afghanistan, the Taliban are a majority
Pashtons; now more integrated because of
the spread of Taliban
 They are extremist Muslims who train in
Pakistan
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGJP02CtPA
– 2:45 to 5:00

6.  1100 – total number of Hazaras killed
 216 Hazaras killed in Pakistan alone
 Hazaras are now moving to Australia to
escape persecution, 50000 total now
 Not a complete genocide, but known as a
“Systematic genocide” because it is not a
mass wipe out, but Hazaras are still being
targeted

7.  8 Attacks / 216 Killed /
313+ Injured in Quetta
Pakistan 2013 in
March.
 Lashkar-e Jhangvi, the
terrorist organization
responsible
 Affiliated networks: Al-
Qaida and Tehrik-e
Taliban Pakistan (TTP)

8.  It gives us a chance to become civically
engaged and for diversity(Bonner)
 We are founded on the basis of a
brotherhood of all men (Lynchburg College)
 We as Americans stand for life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness for everyone (USA)
 The UN Declaration of Human Rights

9.  To raise awareness about
the genocide of Hazaras
 Connect to relevant
organizations, like:
- Coalition Against Genocide
- www.hazararights.com
- United Nations Office in
DC
- Student organizations on
campus: Love 146, Bonner
Leaders, International
Society

10. Remember Mother Teresa’s statement:
“The world is not changed by great acts, but
small acts with great love”
-Don’t get frustrated, be patient
-1 person is better then nobody
-Action through advocacy can always make a
difference