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Afghanistan

In Kabul, trading women like cattle

Afghanistan has become a key source for victims of sex-trafficking. It remains a hidden crime, flourishing despite laws meant to protect women. A vicious cycle of poverty and cultural practices keep women trapped.

Monday 14 October 2013

The Women of the Afghanistan War

The present war in Afghanistan, now nearly 12 years old, has affected the lives of millions of women. Many have been victimized; others have played the roles of soldiers, insurgents, politicians, caregivers, and much more.

Monday 14 October 2013

Release of death lists stirs anger and grief in Afghanistan

By Rod Nordland New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan » So many people were buried alive by bulldozers in the barren fields around the Pul-e-Charkhi Prison on Kabul’s outskirts that guilty soldiers later said it was like […]

Tuesday 1 October 2013

123rd Goftegu Public Debate (year VII): Women debate peace – Invitation

123rd Goftegu Public Debate (year VII): Women debate peace

Tuesday 1 October 2013

April 8, 2013: Top 10 reasons to support girls’ education

Madonna announced last week she plans to sell a 1921 cubist painting, “Three Women,” by Fernand Léger to help raise money for girls’ education projects in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The singer said she wanted to “trade something valuable for something invaluable.”

Thursday 26 September 2013

28 Afghan human rights, women’s rights and civil society organisations and networks publish today an open letter to Ms. Navi Pillay, UN Human Rights Commissioner

28 Afghan human rights, women’s rights & civil society organisations & networks publish today an open letter to Ms. Navy Pillay, UN Human Rights Commissioner & draw her attention to serious human rights violations & offer detailed recommendations to the Gvt. of Afghanistan & the ICC.

Wednesday 25 September 2013

HUMAN RIGHTS AT A CROSSROADS: The need for a rights-centred approach to peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan

Joint FIDH and Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA report Executive Summary Afghanistan has been torn by war for more than 30 years. At least 70% of the population was born after the Soviet invasion in 1979 and has […]

Sunday 22 September 2013

We waited for my uncle for 35 years: The names of 5,000 killed by the regime between 1978 and 1979 have been revealed. Baqir was on the list

We waited for my uncle for 35 years. Now I finally know what happened  In Afghanistan, the names of 5,000 killed by the regime between 1978 and 1979 have been revealed. Baqir was on the […]

Saturday 21 September 2013

122nd Goftegu Public Debate: Library of Peace and Justice – Armanshahr’s Caravan of Books heading for Jami University

122nd Goftegu Public Debate: Library of Peace and Justice – Armanshahr’s Caravan of Books heading for Jami University

Friday 20 September 2013

121st Goftegu Public Debate: Who are the protectors of sustainable peace? – Report & Photo Gallery

121st Goftegu Public Debate: Who are the protectors of sustainable peace? – Report & Photo Gallery

Friday 20 September 2013