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Policy Brief: The Taliban’s Gender Governance Model: Implications and Future Prospects
SummarySince the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed fundamental changes in its political and social structure. One of the most striking features of this period is
A Legal Critique of the Taliban’s Judicial Charter From “Law” to a “Charter of Barbarism” in Afghanistan
Date: 23/01/2026The Taliban have issued on 4th of January 2026 a document entitled “Criminal Procedure Code for Courts” which is claimed to have entered into force and to be binding
A Historic Event on the Path to Justice
AbstractFrom 8 to 10 October 2025, as an initiative emerging from Afghan civil society and within the framework of the Permanent People’s Tribunal, headquartered in Italy, the People’s Tribunal for
PERMANENT PEOPLES’ TRIBUNAL, 55th SESSION FOR THE WOMEN OF AFGHANISTAN
The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT) is an international organisation competent to rule on any serious crime committed against people and minorities. A request was submitted by Rawadari, the Afghanistan Human
Erased but Not Forgotten: Voices for Justice and Accountability in Afghanistan
Date: September 29, 2025Time: 10:00 AM (New York Time)Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York – Room CR 11 Event OverviewOver the past four years, Afghanistan has endured one of the
Open Letter To: Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Today, Human Rights Defenders Plus – HRD+ together with over 100 Afghan and international human rights and civil society organisations, have issued a joint open letter to the United Nations
Frequently Asked Questions about the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
Given the devastating human rights situation for women and girls in Afghanistan and ever-increasing restrictions, Afghan civil society identified a pressing need for redress. Alongside formal judicial processes, engaging a
Launch Of A People’s Tribunal For Women Of Afghanistan Before The Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal
PRESS RELEASE31/07/2025 A coalition of Afghan civil society organizations is proud to announce the launch of a People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan before the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT), a