Afghanistan

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.

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.

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 […]

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

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.”

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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

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