Calls and Statements
Afghanistan 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 2014Herat Women’s Film Fest Seeks to Bring ‘Change’
Afghan Zar Riza By Syed Zafar Mehdi The second edition of Herat International Women’s Film Festival to be held in March 20014 seeks to provide platform to young filmmakers and change societal attitude towards women […]
Saturday 4 January 2014Some Things Got Better – How Much Got Good? A review of 12 years of international intervention in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Analysts Network Author: Thomas Ruttig Date: 30 December 2013 Looking back from a vantage point: Parts of the international community paint rather brightly what has happened in terms of aid and security over the past […]
Thursday 2 January 2014Civil Society urges Afghan government to stop looting of mineral resources
Members of the Natural Resources Monitoring Network urged the Afghan government to take strong measures against individuals and companies involved in illegal mining. Thousands of tons of minerals such as coal, chromite, and a variety […]
Monday 23 December 2013Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd International Women’s Film Festival-Herat
Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd International Women’s Film Festival – Herat. Call on new or established filmmakers from anywhere in the world for a one-week festival held in March 2014 to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Tuesday 17 December 2013
