Calls and Statements
Afghanistan: Survivors of gender-based violence abandoned following Taliban takeover – new research
Essential services for women and girl survivors of gender-based violence in Afghanistan have been decimated following the Taliban’s takeover of the country.
Wednesday 15 December 2021FIDH 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 2021Accountability for sexual and gender-based crimes at the ICC: An analysis of Prosecutor Bensouda’s legacy
FIDH and Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ) launch a publication called “Accountability for Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes at the ICC: An Analysis of Prosecutor Bensouda’s Legacy”. Read and Watch Conference
Friday 2 July 2021Support 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 2021OPEN 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 2021ICC Principals adopt High-Level Statement on Gender Equality
ICC Principals adopt High-Level Statement on Gender Equality: “Gender equality is not only right and necessary but a driver of performance and success for the organisation” On 30 April 2021, Judge Piotr Hofmański, President of […]
Thursday 20 May 2021Afghanistan: 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 2021FIDH – The Observatory : In Israel, campaigns to discredit Israeli, Golan and Palestinian human rights defenders
In Israel, campaigns to discredit Israeli, Golan Palestinian human rights defenders. Geneva-Paris, April 27, 2021 — From slander and campaigns to deter donors, to restrictive legislation and judicial obstruction, the Israeli Government’s smear and harassment […]
Monday 17 May 2021The 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 2021Statement – The Observatory – AFGHANISTAN: Urgent action needed to protect women rights defenders
AFGHANISTAN: Urgent action needed to protect women rights defenders Paris-Geneva, April 14, 2021 – Women human rights defenders in Nangarhar Province are at high risk of being killed following death threats issued by the Islamic […]
Thursday 15 April 2021
