Rawadari
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Rawadari is an Afghan human rights organisation that aims to deepen and grow the human rights culture of Afghanistan, ultimately reducing the suffering of all Afghans, especially women and girls.
The Tribunal’s ruling sends a clear message: Taliban rule isn’t just oppression—it’s an institutionalized apartheid based on gender.
Afghan women are denied basic rights—from education to freedom of expression.
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Afghan women are denied basic rights—from education to freedom of expression.
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PTWA Judgement Session | Richard Bennett UN Special Rapporteur on the HR in Afghanistan | ENG
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The Tribunal’s ruling sends a clear message: Taliban rule isn’t just oppression—it’s an institutionalized apartheid based on gender.
Afghan women are denied basic rights—from education to freedom of expression.
youtu.be/6OJNgVOPOMk?...
Afghan women are denied basic rights—from education to freedom of expression.
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Rawadari has recently obtained a copy of the “Criminal Procedure Code for Courts” (De Mahakumu Jazaai Osulnama) signed by the Taliban leader, Habatullah Akhundzada, and circulated to the courts at the provincial level across Afghanistan for implementation.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Rawadari has recently obtained a copy of the “Criminal Procedure Code for Courts” (De Mahakumu Jazaai Osulnama) signed by the Taliban leader, Habatullah Akhundzada, and circulated to the courts at the provincial level across Afghanistan for implementation.
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In 2025, Rawadari strengthened its networks inside Afghanistan and among the human rights community in exile, improved its monitoring and documentation capacity with new tools, formed new partnerships and co-organized the first PTWA
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December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In 2025, Rawadari strengthened its networks inside Afghanistan and among the human rights community in exile, improved its monitoring and documentation capacity with new tools, formed new partnerships and co-organized the first PTWA
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The testimony of Hoda Khamosh, one of Afghanistan’s protesting women, to the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan.
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W23 In-person Testimony PTWA | ENG
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November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The testimony of Hoda Khamosh, one of Afghanistan’s protesting women, to the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan.
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The first ever People’s Tribunal on women’s rights situation in Afghanistan was held in Madrid in October 2025 bringing together survivors, prosecutors and an international panel of judges. Watch the powerful highlight video of the three days here:
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People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan Hearings Highlight Video 2025, Madrid Spain
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November 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The first ever People’s Tribunal on women’s rights situation in Afghanistan was held in Madrid in October 2025 bringing together survivors, prosecutors and an international panel of judges. Watch the powerful highlight video of the three days here:
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) cases are only between countries—not groups like the Taliban. So the case would be against the State of Afghanistan. However, since the Taliban is the de facto authority, they would be held responsible.
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5. Who exactly would be sued: the State of Afghanistan or the Taliban?
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November 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) cases are only between countries—not groups like the Taliban. So the case would be against the State of Afghanistan. However, since the Taliban is the de facto authority, they would be held responsible.
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Only governments can bring cases to the ICJ—not individuals or organizations. To take Afghanistan to the ICJ for violating CEDAW, a country must have ratified CEDAW and accepted the Court’s jurisdiction under Article 29.
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4. Who can bring the case under CEDAW against Afghanistan before the ICJ?
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November 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Only governments can bring cases to the ICJ—not individuals or organizations. To take Afghanistan to the ICJ for violating CEDAW, a country must have ratified CEDAW and accepted the Court’s jurisdiction under Article 29.
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Afghanistan is a party to CEDAW, the global treaty protecting women’s and girls’ rights. By accepting Article 29, Afghanistan granted the ICJ authority to hear disputes about violations.
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3. Why can Afghanistan be brought before the ICJ for violations of women’s and girls’ rights?
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November 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Afghanistan is a party to CEDAW, the global treaty protecting women’s and girls’ rights. By accepting Article 29, Afghanistan granted the ICJ authority to hear disputes about violations.
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s highest court, where countries resolve disputes under international law. Based in The Hague, ICJ has 15 judges and issues binding decisions. The Court’s hearings are public and livestreamed, ensuring transparency.
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1. What is the International Court of Justice?
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November 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s highest court, where countries resolve disputes under international law. Based in The Hague, ICJ has 15 judges and issues binding decisions. The Court’s hearings are public and livestreamed, ensuring transparency.
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We take you behind the scenes at a recent People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan where Afghan women testified about discrimination, humiliation and torture, living under the Taliban regime.
We take you behind the scenes at a recent People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan where Afghan women testified about discrimination, humiliation and torture, living under the Taliban regime.
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Out tomorrow
We take you behind the scenes at a recent People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan where Afghan women testified about discrimination, humiliation and torture, living under the Taliban regime.
We take you behind the scenes at a recent People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan where Afghan women testified about discrimination, humiliation and torture, living under the Taliban regime.
Short video summary of People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan proceedings. Oct 8-10, Madrid, Spain.
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Short video summary of People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan proceedings. Oct 8-10, Madrid, ES
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November 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Short video summary of People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan proceedings. Oct 8-10, Madrid, Spain.
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📣 Press Release on Civilian Casualties from Recent Pakistani Attacks in Afghanistan
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October 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📣 Press Release on Civilian Casualties from Recent Pakistani Attacks in Afghanistan
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Successful Conclusion of Hearing Session of the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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October 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Successful Conclusion of Hearing Session of the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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🚨Preliminary Statement of the Judges People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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PTWA Prelimary Statement – Peoples Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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October 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🚨Preliminary Statement of the Judges People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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Rawadari welcomes the establishment of the independent investigative mechanism on Afghanistan that will collect evidence of international crimes and most serious violations of international law.
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Rawadari welcomes the establishment of the independent investigative mechanism on Afghanistan that will collect evidence of international crimes and most serious violations of international law.
Who are the prosecutors of the People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan? Read more here:
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September 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Who are the prosecutors of the People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan? Read more here:
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8 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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September 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
8 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
9 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
September 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
9 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
10 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
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#AfghanistanPT #AFGPT #AfghanistanTribunal
September 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
10 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan
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Joint Civil Society Statement Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Announcement of a Legal Initiative to Hold Afghanistan Accountable Under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
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September 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Joint Civil Society Statement Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Announcement of a Legal Initiative to Hold Afghanistan Accountable Under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
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Madrid, Spain will host a historic event for justice for women of Afghanistan this October. The website and countdown for the People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan are as follows:
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#AFGPT #AfghanistanPT #AfghanistanTribunal
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#AFGPT #AfghanistanPT #AfghanistanTribunal
September 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Madrid, Spain will host a historic event for justice for women of Afghanistan this October. The website and countdown for the People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan are as follows:
afghanistantribunal.com
#AFGPT #AfghanistanPT #AfghanistanTribunal
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#AFGPT #AfghanistanPT #AfghanistanTribunal
Rawadari’s mid year human rights situation report is out. The report covers human rights violations in January-June 2025 period and is based on findings from 32 (out of 34) provinces of Afghanistan. Read more here:
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Afghanistan Mid-Year Human Rights Situation Report:January-June 30, 2025 – Rawadari – For an equal and peaceful Afghanistan
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August 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Rawadari’s mid year human rights situation report is out. The report covers human rights violations in January-June 2025 period and is based on findings from 32 (out of 34) provinces of Afghanistan. Read more here:
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Good news for Afghanistan. Rawadari is proud to have been a small part of this effort along with other Afghan and Afghan-American organizations.
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In Victory for Afghan People, U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Frozen Afghan Central Bank Funds Can’t Be Used to Satisfy Judgments Against Taliban
August 27, New York – Yesterday, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court ruling that $3.5 billion in blocked Afghan assets cannot be used to satisfy 9/11 judgments and other cases
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August 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Good news for Afghanistan. Rawadari is proud to have been a small part of this effort along with other Afghan and Afghan-American organizations.
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Sign the petition and join this call for holding Taliban accountable for violations of women’s rights. Germany 🇩🇪, Australia 🇦🇺, Canada 🇨🇦, and the Netherlands 🇳🇱
announced an initiative to hold hashtag#Afghanistan 🇦🇫 accountable for violations of CEDAW last year.
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announced an initiative to hold hashtag#Afghanistan 🇦🇫 accountable for violations of CEDAW last year.
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If we can’t speak, why live?
The Taliban is trying to erase women. But last year, a group of countries vowed to hold Afghanistan accountable, possibly even at the world’s top court. Join the global call for justice now – urge the...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sign the petition and join this call for holding Taliban accountable for violations of women’s rights. Germany 🇩🇪, Australia 🇦🇺, Canada 🇨🇦, and the Netherlands 🇳🇱
announced an initiative to hold hashtag#Afghanistan 🇦🇫 accountable for violations of CEDAW last year.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
announced an initiative to hold hashtag#Afghanistan 🇦🇫 accountable for violations of CEDAW last year.
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...