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Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA

FIDH Statement for the 20th Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the ICC Statute

On 8 December, Guissou Jahangiri, FIDH Vice-President and Director of OPEN ASIA | Armanshahr, delivered FIDH’s statement during the general debate of #ASP20. See video recording and read full text (extended version) hereafter.  Excellencies, […]

Thursday 9 December 2021

Support for the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Call for a Fact-Finding Mission in Afghanistan

We welcome the call to the Human Rights Council on June 21, 2021, to consider “mechanisms for an effective prevention response” to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. Establish a United Nations-mandated Fact-Finding Mission.

Friday 2 July 2021

OPEN ASIA joins Int. Letter in support of the Afghan people by friends of Afghanistan: As US and NATO forces withdraw, we must not abandon the Afghan people and their democratic republic

The withdrawal of US & NATO troops is not only a defining moment for Afghanistan, it is a test for what our democracies are prepared to champion and can achieve together. Let us fulfill our obligations by preventing further chaos and violence and by making a powerful contribution to peace in Afghanistan.

Thursday 1 July 2021

Afghanistan:  Joint call for an immediate end to attacks against human rights defenders and need for protection and accountability

  Afghanistan:  Joint call for an immediate end to attacks against human rights defenders and need for protection and accountability The threats, harassment, intimidation and attacks against human rights defenders, activists, journalists and media workers in Afghanistan […]

Wednesday 19 May 2021

The Situation in Afghanistan : Amicus Curiae to the ICC from Open Asia|Armanshahr and FIDH

  Afghanistan women and girls fall victim to violence once more. According to the Afghan War Casualty Report, May 2021 marks the highest number of humans killed and injured since October last year. Many believe […]

Wednesday 12 May 2021

197th Dialogue: Launch conference of the Campaign “Words matter: 61 words, 61 days to combat SGBV”

Launch conference of the “Words are important: 61 words, 61 days to combat SGBV” Campaign, with experts from Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kurdistan Region.

Thursday 4 March 2021

OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation has joined an open letter by 55 NGOs to Biden: support access to justice for all by rescinding Trump-era executive order impeding ICC’s work

OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation has joined an open letter by 55 NGOs to Biden: support access to justice for all by rescinding Trump-era executive order impeding ICC’s work.   Dear Mr. President, The International Federation for Human […]

Thursday 28 January 2021

Mark the days: OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr|40Braids celebrating 25th Anniversary with Human Rights Week 8th edition

OPEN ASIA To mark 25th Anniversary, Human Rights Week – 8th edition Of War and Collective Memory, 25 NOV-11 DEC. 5 Dialogues | 2 Workshops | 10 Films | 5 New Books | Photo Exhibition | Poetry evening | International Simorgh Peace Prize Call (7 th edition) Herat-Paris-Dushanbe-London

Friday 27 November 2020

“Words matter because they allow us to keep our eyes open” FIDH launch conference of the Glossary on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

The Glossary on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, from A-to Z was presented in a conference on the occasion of the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The A-to Z sheds light on 61 essential terms on SGBV.

Thursday 26 November 2020

Release Conference – Glossary on sexual and gender-based violence, from A-to-Z -Online event

FIDH launches the “Glossary on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, from A-to-Z in a webinar with experts on Wednesday, 25 November 2020.

Monday 23 November 2020