2024 Exceptional Woman of Peace Award Bestowed Upon Humaira Saqib Humaira Saqib Wins The 2024 Exceptional Woman of Peace Award
Protest by Afghan Citizens in Canada Against the Genocide of Hazaras Protest by Afghan Citizens in Canada Against the Genocide of Hazaras
A Global Chorus for the Prosecution of the Taliban: Afghan Women on the Frontlines A Global Chorus for the Prosecution of the Taliban: Afghan Women on the Frontlines
UN Secretary-General: The Taliban Must Immediately Revoke Restrictions Against Women and Girls
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations criticized the new Promotion of Virtue and Promotion of Vice law of the Taliban during a special meeting of the organization addressing the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. He stated that this law completely marginalizes women and girls from all activities across every facet of life.
Protests by Afghans Against Education Policies in Shiraz, Iran
Following the prevention of Afghan children from enrolling in schools by local authorities in Fars Province of Iran. Several Afghan parents, accompanied by their children, staged a protest in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province.
Inauguration of the TAPI Project Between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan
The TAPI project, recognized as a vital energy connector among four key countries in the region, was inaugurated by the presence of governments from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its objective is to facilitate the transfer of gas from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and India.
The Case of Afghan Women on the Agenda of the Security Council
On September 18, the United Nations Security Council is set to convene a meeting to discuss the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. This gathering will not only evaluate the Taliban's performance over the past three months but will also analyse the recent escalation of restrictions imposed by the group on women.
The Experience of Difficult Days; A Lesson in Resilience
The discriminatory behavior of the Pakistani government towards ethnic minorities has contributed to an increase in insecurity within the country, exemplified by the fifth wave of the Baloch insurgency, which reached its pinnacle on Monday.
Bennett: The Taliban’s new law is arbitrary and contradicts human values
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, has stated in response to the approval of the Taliban's Law on Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice by the leader of the group: “I will assess the impacts of this law and its repercussions on all people in Afghanistan, particularly on women and girls.”
From the Indifference of Neighbours to the Rising Opposition Against Afghan Refugees in Iran
Afghanistan is among the nations whose citizens have been compelled to flee their homeland due to decades of war and instability, with many seeking refuge in neighbouring countries such as Iran and Pakistan.
The Afghan Migrant Child Becomes a Victim of Iranian Officials’ Lawlessness
Sayed Mahdi, from the Daykundi province in central Afghanistan, was apprehended by the police while attempting to escape the Iranian authorities' operations aimed at rounding up Afghan refugees in the Damawand area, near Tehran, the capital of Iran. In a shocking disregard for the circumstances of this young migrant, three officers pressed their knees against his neck and arms, detaining him for deportation.
Apartheid; From George Floyd to Sayed Mahdi the Migrant
When the American policeman pressed his knee on the neck of George Floyd, an African American, for sevencruciating minutes, he struggled desperately, pleading, "I can't breathe".
Afghan Female Students in Bangladesh Are Deeply Concerned About Their Security and Future
A source quoting Afghan female students in Bangladesh states: "Afghan female students in Bangladesh fear that if the situation deteriorates further, they may be compelled to return to Afghanistan. They express that they have achieved their scholarships in Bangladesh through considerable effort and dedication, and now, if the situation worsens, they might be sent back to Afghanistan."