Communication from Human Rights Defenders Plus on the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan
HRD+ has been closely monitoring the report and speech of Mr. Richard Bennett at the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The Special Rapporteur has been diligently observing the overall human rights situation in Afghanistan and has presented a comprehensive report to the international community. This report highlights the dire situation of […]
Recognition of Gender Appertained as a Crime Against Humanity in Afghanistan
A distinguished group of human rights experts from the United Nations has urged the international community to acknowledge gender apartheid as a crime against humanity. The group has identified and documented instances of gender apartheid in Afghanistan, attributing it to clear legal, political, social, and cultural factors. They view the legal status of women in […]
Proposed Criteria for the Participation of Civil Society Representatives in the Doha Conference
At the invitation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, a conference on Afghanistan will soon take place in Doha. It is very important to hold this meeting in the current situation when, on the one hand, human rights violations and lack of accountability have reached their peak and, on the other hand, there is […]
Summary of major actions taken by international community against the Taliban
Summary of major actions taken by international community against the Taliban after their takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 and the recommendations of the United Nations Special Rapporteur’s reports on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the violation of human rights and international humanitarian law in that […]
REVERSAL AND REPRESSION: State of Women’s Rights and Civic Space in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan (2021 – 2023)
INTRODUCTION This shadow report on the status of human rights in Afghanistan has been prepared for the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) scheduled during the 46th session (April – May 2024). The collaborative effort involves three civil society organizations and an individual human rights activist. The thematic areas of focus for the […]
AFGHANISTAN Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, UN Human Rights Council
AFGHANISTANWorking Group on the Universal Periodic ReviewUN Human Rights Council Introduction: Prepared By: Introduction: In January 2019, Afghanistan underwent a review by the UPR Working Group 32. During this third UPR cycle, a total of 259 recommendations were made by UN member states. Subsequently, at the adoption of its UPR outcome at the Human Rights […]
List of The Taliban’s Edicts
August 2021 August 13: Ordered imams to bring them lists of unmarried women aged 12to 45 for their fighters to marry. August 17: Announced amnesty for opposition and former pro-republic officials and urge women to join Taliban’s government. The announcementwas made by a member of Taliban’s cultural commission. August 17: Invites women to join government. […]
Vicious Cycle of Violence: Lack of Accountability in Afghanistan
“Afghanistan was among the original 48 nations to vote for the [Universal] Declaration [of Human Rights] on 10 December 1948 at the UN General Assembly meeting in Paris” and Afghanistan is a state party to seven core international human rights documents. Afghanistan has also ratified the Option Protocol of the Convention against Torture and both […]
The Importance of Digital Security for Human Right Defenders
The security in a digital world related to secure and protect our information and data. Our data and information stored in our computers, smart phones and other digital tools or our data circulate when we are using the Internet to seek, store and exchange information. Our data and information are at risk of stolen, destroying […]
Tightening Civil Society Space in Afghanistan: a Non-stop Trend?
Abstract Over the past 20 years, Afghanistan has seen the rise of various Civil Society groups, including NGOs and associations, that are diverse and inclusive. These organizations undertake various programs to promote Human Rights, education, health, and livelihood initiatives. Despite their efforts, non-governmental organizations often face difficulties with laws and policies under the de-facto regime […]