UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous called for the UN Security Council (UNSC) to intervene on Tuesday in Afghan women’s rights crisis. In a speech before the council, Bahous noted the deterioration... Read more »
The International Assistance Mission (IAM), an Afghanistan non-profit organisation, said Saturday that it is seeking the release of 18 members of staff detained by the Taliban. These efforts are being made alongside... Read more »
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Friday that Taliban authorities are perpetrating gender persecution against women and girls in Afghanistan. Following the conclusion of the report, international justice director at HRW Elizabeth Evenson... Read more »
The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (UNHRHC) released a statement Monday condemning the idea that the Taliban was “reformed.” The statement from multiple human rights experts drew attention... Read more »