Dr. Ashraf condemned the systematic use of rape by occupying forces in IIOJK, describing it as a deliberate strategy to break the spirit of women and the soul of an entire people. Highlighting the resilience of Kashmiri women, she noted that despite curfews, violence, and repression, Kashmiri women continued to preserve their heritage through lullabies, embroidery, oral traditions, and their refusal to let identity be erased. She stressed that Kashmiri women were not just victims but builders of peace: “Honour Kashmiri women, and you honour the heartbeat of a culture that refuses to die,” she said. Concluding her address, Dr. Ashraf said, “History will not forgive silence. Until Kashmiri women are free, peace is a lie.