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OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr supports the HEY Campaign: A global call for youth-led advocacy on climate change & health in Afghanistan and Tajikistan

The Healthy and Environment-friendly Youth (HEY) Campaign is all about creating a generation of young people committed to adopting lifestyles that are both healthy and environmentally friendly, and leading global advocacy efforts to build inclusive societies where priority is given to life and dignity, not just economic growth. Our agenda is to create a movement bringing all of our youth and children together, in their diversity..

Thursday 2 July 2020

URGENT APPEAL: The killing of Ms. Fatima Khalil, Donor Liaison Officer at Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), and her driver Mr. Jawid Folad, 

URGENT APPEAL – THE OBSERVATORY AFG 002 / 0720 / OBS 075 Killing Afghanistan July 1, 2020 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) […]

Thursday 2 July 2020

Happenings in The Hague: How the Independent Expert Review of the ICC’s Performance Can Strengthen the Court

FIDH SO, I HEARD THERE IS TALK OF REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ICC, A SO-CALLED ‘ICC REVIEW’? WHAT IS THAT ABOUT AND WHY IS IT NECESSARY? Well, I am sure you remember the recent […]

Thursday 2 July 2020

Shortlisted Candidates for ICC Prosecutor Announced: Election Process Must be Transparent and Merit-Based

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) calls on ICC States Parties to commit to a fair, transparent and merit-based election and reiterates that consultation among States Parties over candidates must be guided by merit and the high moral character of candidates.

Thursday 2 July 2020

What Would Satisfy Us? Taking Stock of Critical Approaches to Transitional Justice

International Journal of Transitional Justice, Volume 13, Issue 3, November 2019, Pages 570–589 By Dustin N Sharp* Abstract∞ In recent years, a distinct critical turn in transitional justice scholarship has emerged, seeking to question the […]

Thursday 2 July 2020

Webinar invitation 17 June 2020: Innovating to fight violence against women in the time of Covid-19

FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights Webinar invitation 17 June 2020: Innovating to fight violence against women in the time of Covid-19

Thursday 11 June 2020

OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation celebrates 7th annual Human Rights Week in Afghanistan

OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation celebrates 7th annual Human Rights Week In the past seven years, OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation has been celebrating the Human Rights Week during the first ten days of December to mark the International […]

Thursday 11 June 2020

Happenings in The Hague: An explainer on the recent ICC decision on Afghanistan

It seems the world of international justice was overjoyed on March 5, 2020. What happened? A lot! The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) authorised the Prosecutor to investigate the crimes against humanity and war […]

Wednesday 11 March 2020

On the occasion of 8 March 2020: Women’s rights are curtailed across the globe – VIDEO

FIDH After #MeToo and many similar movements in all regions of the world, the cause of women’s rights has grown in visibility. Watch FIDH Vice President Guissou Jahangiri’s Short video    

Friday 6 March 2020

Afghanistan: ICC to Investigate War Crimes, Including US Torture

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously decided to authorise an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed on the territory of Afghanistan.A pivotal moment for victims in Afghanistan and beyond.

Friday 6 March 2020