HRD+ Statement on the Sentencing of Abdulalim Khamosh to Death
Date: 22 July 2025We, Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+), express our deep concern and profound regret, and we strongly condemn the sentencing of Abdulalim Khamosh, a cultural educator and social activist, to death. Abdulalim Khamosh, who worked in one of the most deprived regions of the country, now faces the imminent risk of execution—solely because […]
Forced Deportation of Afghan Refugees from Iran is a Clear Violation of International Law
Date: 6 July 2025Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+) expresses its deep concern and profound sorrow as we strongly condemn the expanding, unjustified, and degrading forced deportations of Afghan migrants and refugees by the Islamic Republic of Iran. In recent weeks, thousands of Afghan migrants—including women, children, the elderly, the sick, and young people—have been deported […]
HRD+ Appeal to the International Community
Date: 2025-06-20Unfortunately, the global political situation — particularly in the Middle East — has become more volatile than ever, with war and violence on the rise. The ongoing conflict in Iran has triggered widespread chaos in major cities and strategic regions, directly affecting the population. This war, rooted in serious contradictions within international law, humanitarian […]
Afghanistan: Prison for Critics and Silence of the Media Statement by Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+)
29/05/2025 The human rights situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating everyday due to the ruling political regime. The Taliban de facto administration has increasingly restricted civil liberties, transforming the society into a prison for dissenting voices and critics. The Taliban intelligence agency has recently intensified its persecution and arrest of critical religious figures. Qari Sirajuddin and […]
Oral Statement for the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Speaker: Mohammad Asghar Surush I Thank you Mr President and Delegates, ADDO, CSHRN, HRD+, and OMCT stand before this Council with deep concern over the escalating human rights crisis in Afghanistan. Civic space is disappearing—journalists, human rights defenders, and peaceful protesters face arbitrary arrests, threats, and violence for simply speaking out. Women and girls bear […]
HRD+ Statement Regarding the Increase in Restrictionson Media and the Ban on Political Programs
19/02/2025 The de facto Taliban administration, despite repeated calls from civil society, intellectuals, academics, political and economic sectors of the country, continues to impose ever-increasing restrictions on media freedom and other civil liberties. Recently, the de facto Taliban administration issued a decree limiting political programs, including the complete prohibitionof all political discussions on media platforms. […]
HRD+ Statement on Arrests and Harassments of HRDs, Religious Scholars and Teachers
02/02/2025 Recently, the Taliban de facto administration has detained several respected and influential religious scholars who have voiced criticism against the Taliban’s anti-human rights practices. These scholars have been subjected to degrading and inhumane treatment. Their advocacy for girls’ education, social inclusivity, the rule of law for all, the elimination of discrimination, and the establishment […]
JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ROLLBACK OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN UNDERTALIBAN RULE
10/12/2024We stand in solidarity with the women and girls of Afghanistan, who have faced a devastating and systematic rollback of their fundamental rights since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. As feminist organizations committed to gender equality and women’s rights in Muslim contexts, we are deeply disturbed by the rapid erosion of women’s […]
HRD+ Statement on the Taliban Leadership’s Decision to Ban Women and Girls from Obtaining Medical Education
‘The Taliban’s new decision will increase the mortality rate among Afghan women.’The Taliban de facto administration has once again demonstrated its disregard for the fundamental needs of Afghan society. In yet another irresponsible act, the Taliban leadership has issued a decree banning medical education institutions from admitting women and girls to professional medical training programs. […]
HRD+ Statementon on the Massacre of Innocent Civilians in Baghlan Province
Recently, 12 innocent Afghan citizens were martyred by “unknown” assailants and terrorists while they were engaged in prayer and worship at a mosque in Nahrin District, Baghlan Province. This is not the first time that our devout compatriots have been massacred during worship by cruel and terrorist groups. The Taliban de facto administration has failed […]