According to Heather Barr, associate women’s rights director at Human Rights Watch, “What is happening right now in Afghanistan is the most serious women’s rights crisis in the world today.”
Summary Human rights violations in Afghanistan have increased to an … Continue reading » “Violation of Human and Women’s Rights by the Taliban in Afghanistan The Taliban’s Takeover and its Consequences”
Continue readingBackground: After the fall of Kabul by the Taliban in August 2021, many Afghan HRDs were relocated abroad, particularly to Europe, the US, the UK, and Canada. Some of these HRDs have already attempted to rebuild their NGOs … Continue reading » “Defending Human Rights From Exile: A Report on the Challenges and Opportunities of Afghan HRDs in Re-establishing and Operating their NGOs in Canada, Europe, the UK, and the US”
Continue readingThe Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) is currently implementing a human rights programme on Afghanistan (2024-2026). The overall objective of the programme is “to contribute to strengthened conditions for inclusive governance, peace, and respect for human rights and gender equality in
This report outlines the outcomes from a two-day expert roundtable, organised by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in Lund, Sweden, on 6-7 February 2023, as part of the RWI’s Afghanistan Programme. The roundtable was … Continue reading » “Outcome Report: Expert Roundtable on Prospects for Accountability for Human for Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan”
Continue readingFor two decades prior to the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021, the Afghan people enjoyed a relatively suitable and lawful civic space. During this period, there was freedom of the media, the establishment of civil society associations, … Continue reading » “Restriction of Civic Space in Afghanistan Under the Taliban- From Religious Ideas to Actions”
Continue readingThis article embarks on a comprehensive analysis of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the Afghanistan situation, marking a critical juncture in the global pursuit of justice for egregious international crimes. Amidst Afghanistan’s decades-long conflict, characterised by widespread and … Continue reading » “The International Criminal Court’s Afghanistan Investigation – Challenges and Constraints Assessment”
Continue readingThe enduring impact of prolonged conflict has severely strained the social, political, and economic fabrics of Afghanistan. Among the least documented yet most distressing aspects is the plight of Afghan women historically. Despite the historical variations of ruling ideologies there … Continue reading » “The Vicious Cycle of Women’s Rights Violations in Afghanistan and the Need for Accountability”
Continue readingThis report constitutes the outcomes of the first research conference with Afghan human rights scholars in the RWI programme on Afghanistan. The conference saw 15 Afghan scholars with expertise in different human rights areas share their analyses and discuss them … Continue reading » “Report from RWI’s first research conference with Afghan human rights scholars”
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