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Afghanistan’s Transition in the Making: Perceptions and Policy Strategies of Women Parliamentarians, Heinrich Böll Stiftung Afghanistan
After more than a decade of an international intervention and close to the proclaimed second post-2014 transition phase, women’s political participation remains precarious and volatile in Afghanistan despite inroads made.
Monday 3 February 2014FIDH – Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA Joint press release: Launch of the Campaign “Unveiling Afghanistan”
Kabul, Paris, 28 January 2014. FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights – Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA; Joint press release. Launch of the Campaign “Unveiling Afghanistan: The Unheard Voices of Progress”
Wednesday 29 January 2014Women’s rights in Afghanistan worsen in 2013: report
NBC KABUL – Women’s rights in Afghanistan have regressed in the past year, increasing worry about what the future holds, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Thursday. As the country faces a large-scale troop withdrawal […]
Friday 24 January 2014FIDH – Open Letter – The EU-Russia Summit must address Human Rights
FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights Open Letter to Barroso, van Rompuy and Ashton The EU-Russia Summit must address Human Rights Paris-Brussels, 24 January 2014 Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission […]
Friday 24 January 2014Afghanistan in 2013: A Survey
Asia Foundation On December 11, 2013, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the United States Institute of Peace, presented the findings of the 2013 Survey of the Afghan People. With the presidential election and the […]
Friday 24 January 2014Press Invitation: FIDH – Russie / JO 2014, «SOTCHI. Des barreaux derrière les anneaux»
Sotchi Olympic Games will be the opportunity for human rights group to call on Russia to demonstrate greater respect for universal standards.
Thursday 23 January 2014“Stop the executions” – UN rights experts alarmed at the sharp increase in hangings in Iran
The United Nations Special Rapporteurs on the situation of human rights in Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, and on summary executions, Christof Heyns, today called on the Government of Iran to urgently halt the abrupt surge in hangings in the country since the start of 2014.
Thursday 23 January 2014EU Council conclusions on Afghanistan January 2014
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 20 January 2014 1.”2014 is a critical year for Afghanistan in which all Afghans should have the opportunity to participate in making the fundamental decisions that will determine the immediate […]
Tuesday 21 January 2014Letter to the EU Commissioner for Development Piebalgs on women’s rights in Afghanistan
Dear Commissioner Piebalgs,
We are writing to urge you to ensure that women’s rights are a top priority in the new programming of EU development cooperation to Afghanistan for the period 2014-2020. This is a crucial time for the European Union to show its political and financial support to Afghan women and girls.
Iran: Charter of Citizens’ Rights must enshrine human rights for all
A draft Iranian HR charter being consulted on this month by the Office of the President should be amended to address major gaps in the protection of human rights, Amnesty International urged.
Monday 13 January 2014
