Posts tagged afghanistan
Tribunal Hears Harrowing Testimonies From Afghan Women On Taliban Oppression

From Oct 8-10, the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan, part of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal, an international opinion tribunal competent to rule on any serious crime committed to the detriment of peoples and communities, held public hearings in Madrid.

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UN Launches New Accountability Mechanism For Afghanistan

(ANALYSIS) The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted, without a vote, a resolution on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, which is to strengthen accountability efforts in Afghanistan.

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Amid Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan, Women Face Deportations

(ANALYSIS) In January 2025, Trump’s administration halted visa processing for refugees. All refugee travel to the U.S. was to be canceled. This included the travel of nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared to resettle in America — including many women and girls who were facing serious risk upon return.

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The Fight Against Sacred Heritage A War On Civilization Itself

(ANALYSIS) Pilgrims would journey across continents to light candles beneath their frescoed domes, whisper prayers into the cool stone walls, and gaze upon centuries-old icons bathed in flickering candlelight. These sites are much more than buildings. They are testaments to Greece’s spiritual, cultural and historical identity. Yet today, that serenity is under attack.

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