Joint Civil Society Statement on the Legal Initiative to Hold Afghanistan Accountable for Violations of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
We, members of Afghan and international civil society, commend the initiative taken by Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands (states undertaking the initiative), who have formally called upon Afghanistan to cease its violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) under Article 29 of the […]
Press Release Regarding the ICC Prosecutor’s Request for Arrest Warrants in the situation of Afghanistan
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced today that a request has been submitted to the court for the issuance of arrest warrants for Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, the Chief Justice of the Taliban’s Supreme Court. The request cites their involvement in gender-based persecution in Afghanistan, […]
Joint Statement on the Rollback of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule
We stand in solidarity with the women and girls of Afghanistan, who have faced a devastating and systematic rollback of their fundamental rights since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. As feminist organizations committed to gender equality and women’s rights in Muslim contexts, we are deeply disturbed by the rapid erosion of women’s […]
Press Release on the Taliban’s Morality Law
Rawadari expresses profound concern regarding the consequences of the Taliban’s new morality law on the fundamental rights and freedoms of Afghans, particularly Afghan women and girls. This law, grounded in an extreme and biased interpretation of Islamic Sharia, will expand a culture of tyranny, suppress freedoms and violate human dignity. Such interpretations stand in stark […]
Third Anniversary of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan: Continued and widespread human rights violations
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, leading to severe consequences for Afghans, particularly women and girls. Over the past three years, the Taliban have systematically stripped women of their fundamental rights, including the right to education, work and freedom of movement. Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls […]
On the occasion of Human Rights Day and the first anniversary of Rawadari
On 10th December 2022, Rawadari officially commenced its work as an independent human rights organization with the tagline “For an Equal and Peaceful Afghanistan”.
Latest Taliban decree on Attorney General’s Office (AGO) further erodes rule of law in Afghanistan
Habitullah Akhundzada, Taliban’s “Supreme Leader”, issued a verbal decree to change the Attorney General’s Office to the “General Directorate for Monitoring and Follow-up of decrees and directives”.
Press Release on International Women’s Day
On the International Women’s Day 2023, Rawadari honours the brave and tireless struggles of the Afghan women for equality and rights. Women of Afghanistan are fighting for a better future for all Afghans despite restrictions that have been described as “tantamount to gender apartheid”[1], and despite lack of meaningful international support. Rawadari calls for local […]
Rawadari begins its work for an equal and peaceful Afghanistan
Rawadari today initiates its public work after 15 months of reflection and planning, consultation, quiet monitoring of human rights violations and strengthening its network within the country.
