Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Canberra - Commonwealth Australia
EMBASSY of
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Canberra - Commonwealth of Australia
ArtLords Buddha’s Mural painted at the Afghan Embassy Wall in Canberra
Canberra – Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra hosted the Co-Founder and President of the the ArtLords, Mr. Omaid Sharifi to paint a mural in commemoration of the Buddhas of Bamyan in Afghanistan, the ancient center of civilization & cultural capital of SAARC 2015/16.
This mural attracted diplomatic corps in Canberra, officials from Australian Government and MPs, students, civil soceity members, journalists and Afghan Community in Canberra to watch, paint together with the artist and enjoy the Afghani cousine at the same time.
HE Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi welcomed the participants and introduced the ArtLords, the objective behind this mural and talked about the culture of Afghanistan.
Mr. Omaid Sharifi also in a brief remarks, discussed the objectives behind ArtLords and its public messaging at strategic art context in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly women’s rights, and promoting integrity and thereby opening up the participants’ minds to non-linear approaches in an environment largely dominated by a linear development approach.
In line with ArtLords philosophy, a platform was also offered for participants to come together and discuss issues in an open and conducive manner.
Omaid Sharifiis is the Co-Founder and President of ArtLords. He is also the Millennium Leadership Fellow of Atlantic Council and Asia Society 21 Fellow. Sharifi is a Winner of Best Animation for Peace and Tolerance Award from MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum in New York, Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Winner from Ban Ki-Moon (forme United Nations Secretary General) and Afghanistan’s Social Media Award Winner for encouraging offline action in 2017, 2016 and 2015 respectively. He co-founded the “I See You” campaign against corruption, Hamdeli Network and Sela Foundation in Afghanistan. Omaid Sharifi is U.S. State Department IVLP alumni. His works are also being recognized by the President and First Lady of Afghanistan.
The Mural is completed on the same day and it is open for visitors on daily basis.
About Embassy
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra – Australia, serves as a diplomatic mission representing Afghanistan. It provides a range of consular services to Afghan citizens and residents in Australia, including passport renewals, visa applications for foreign citizens, and legal affairs.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
Consular Affairs
Contact Details
Address:
4 Beale Crescent
Deakin West ACT 2600
Postal Address:
PO Box 9553
Australia Post - LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone:
+61 2 6282 7377
4 Beale Crescent
Deakin West ACT 2600
Postal Address:
PO Box 9553
Australia Post - LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone:
+61 2 6282 7377
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