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Sahar Fetrat @saharfetrat.bsky.social · 20h

3-این دادگاه فرصت مهمی برای مستند سازی نقض حقوق زنان توسط طالبان و گامی حیاتی در راستای پاسخگویی در آینده است. برای بازماندگان، شاهدان و سازمان های جامعه مدنی و متحدان ما آرزوی موفقیت می کنم. تا آزادی!

Sahar Fetrat @saharfetrat.bsky.social · 20h

2-از نهادهایی که این ابتکار را پیش گرفتند، ممنونم. این ابتکار مهم به زنان افغانستان این فرصت را می دهد که تجربیات و رنج های خود را به اشتراک بگذارند و خواستار عدالت شوند در زمانی که طالبان نظام های رسمی عدالت در افغانستان را از بین برده و زنان را به سکوت وادار ساخته اند.

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Sahar Fetrat @saharfetrat.bsky.social · 20h

1- جریان زنده ی دادگاه مردمی برای زنان افغانستان را می بینم. روایات و شهادت های قدرتمند و بی پرده بازماندگان و شاهدان تا مغز استخوان تکانم می دهند. شجاعت این زنان واقعن بی بدیل است. به جامعه ی مدنی ما که توسط زنان رهبری می شود افتخار می کنم.

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Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · 2d

Oct 31 is the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, & Security. Resolution 1325 has never been more important than today, as we face a global backlash against women’s rights & escalating wars & crises around the globe.
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No women, no peace

This month sees the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security. Adopted in October 2000, Resolution 1325 established that women should be ful...

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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 4d

#HRC60 just created investigative mechanism on past & on-going crimes in #Afghanistan so that those responsible face justice

Kudos to @eudiplomacy.bsky.social @euatun.bsky.social for leading landmark initiative, strong message for victims & clear warning to perpetrators

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UN Rights Council Creates Afghanistan Accountability Body

The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 6, 2025, adopted a landmark resolution creating an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan.

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Shaharzad Akbar شهرزاد اکبر @shaharzadakbar.bsky.social · 4d

There are very rare wins for survivors and activists in the current climate. Uplifting to see the establishment of an independent investigative mechanism for #Afghanistan following over 4.5 years of advocacy by Afghan & international civil society. Unsurprisingly, the US has always been opposed.

Rawadari @rawadari.bsky.social · 4d

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.

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Binaifer Nowrojee @nowrojeeosf.bsky.social · 10d

Attacks against @open-society.bsky.social are not about us, but about the United States slowly losing its democracy, as we have seen in different parts of the world.

We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.

My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr

George Soros's foundation responds to being targeted by Trump for investigation

President Trump has hinted that an investigation should be launched into philanthropist George Soros. NPR spoke with the head of Open Society Foundation, which Soros started, about Trump's suggestion.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 7d

Country-wide protests initiated by the youth group GenZ212 have gripped Morocco, as protesters criticize the government over corruption and spending.

Morocco’s government should hear protestors’ demands. Learn more ⤵️

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Shaharzad Akbar شهرزاد اکبر @shaharzadakbar.bsky.social · 9d

My country is made offline and for tens of thousands of young women who connected to learning, to hope, to community, to aspirations through Internet, all of that is gone by the orders of a small group of tyrannical, fearful men. #Afghanistan

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 9d

Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet.

This ban yet is another way for the Taliban to control women and girls.

Taliban’s Internet Ban Further Silences Afghan Women, Girls

Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet, both mobile and fibre optic, nationwide.

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Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · 9d

“The Taliban claim the ban is to “prevent immorality.” In Afghanistan, authorities have long used “morality” as a tool of oppression applied predominantly to women and girls.” www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Taliban’s Internet Ban Further Silences Afghan Women, Girls

Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet, both mobile and fibre optic, nationwide.

www.hrw.org

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Sahar Fetrat @saharfetrat.bsky.social · 9d

The Taliban claim the ban is to “prevent immorality.” In AFG, authorities have long used “morality” as a tool of oppression applied mostly to women & girls. When Taliban say “immorality,” they often mean immorality caused, seen, or promoted by women, or men being corrupted through the fault of women

Taliban’s Internet Ban Further Silences Afghan Women, Girls

Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet, both mobile and fibre optic, nationwide.

www.hrw.org

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Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · 22d

September 17 marks four years since the Taliban banned secondary education for girls in Afghanistan. It is a devastating anniversary that should make everyone angry – furious even. www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...

Taliban Deny Afghan Girls’ Their Education and Future

September 17 marks four years since the Taliban banned secondary education for girls in Afghanistan. It is a devastating anniversary that should make everyone angry – furious even.

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Sahar Fetrat @saharfetrat.bsky.social · 22d

Today marks a devastating anniversary that should make everyone angry – furious even. The education ban is cruel, harmful, and unlawful. It tells girls their dreams end when the classroom door slams shut when they reach age 12, simply because of their gender.

Taliban Deny Afghan Girls’ Their Education and Future

September 17 marks four years since the Taliban banned secondary education for girls in Afghanistan. It is a devastating anniversary that should make everyone angry – furious even.

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Aunohita Mojumdar @aunohita.bsky.social · Aug 7

Important initiative by Afghan civil society. I have followed the work of many of the organisations and individuals involved from my time in Afghanistan. #Afghanistan

Shaharzad Akbar شهرزاد اکبر @shaharzadakbar.bsky.social · Jul 31

Years of dreaming, research & consultation followed by months of collective work with the broader Afghan civic community & here we are: launching the first People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan @rawadari.bsky.social

Rawadari @rawadari.bsky.social · Jul 31

An initiative for justice by Afghan civil society for women and girls of Afghanistan: launch of the first People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan. Read more here:

rawadari.org/press_releas...

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Elaine Pearson @elainepearson.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Afghanistan: Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Kabul for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes. The arrests deepen the Taliban’s enforcement of their outrageous “vice and virtue” decree. @hrw.org's @saharfetrat.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

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Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · Jul 28

By arresting women for alleged “bad hijab,” Taliban impose physical & psychological violence, aiming for systematic erasure of women’s autonomy & total female obedience. “No matter what tactics or power authorities use, we will still find ways to go out.” www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

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mía @lumaruna.bsky.social · Jul 28

" Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy
Recent Arrests Highlight Need to Confront ‘Gender Apartheid’

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#BanTaliban #Misogyny #GenderApartheid

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

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Ann @braithwaiteann.bsky.social · Jul 28

I know there is much to capture our outrage these days, but the silence around what the Taliban is doing is also appalling...

Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jul 28

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

The slew of arrests mark yet another continuation of the Taliban’s relentless attack on women’s autonomy.

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · Jul 28

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

The slew of arrests mark yet another continuation of the Taliban’s relentless attack on women’s autonomy.

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

www.hrw.org

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Sahar Fetrat @saharfetrat.bsky.social · Jul 28

Every country that cares about women, girls, and their rights should do more to stand with Afghan women, including supporting their call for the creation of an international crime of gender apartheid.

www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

www.hrw.org

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Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · Jul 28

Recent Arrests Highlight Need to Confront ‘Gender Apartheid’ www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...

Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

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Macarena Sáez Torres @macarenasaez.bsky.social · May 1

The right to work is essential to dignity and equality. On #IWD we stand with Afghan women.

Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · May 1

“It has been over 3.5 yrs since Afghan women from all walks of life took to the streets chanting “Bread, Work, Freedom,” a fierce assertion of their right to work & be free from Taliban systemic oppression. This #IWD, their call is more urgent than ever.” www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

For ‘Bread, Work, Freedom,’ Afghan Women Are Still Resisting

It has been over three and a half years since Afghan women from all walks of life first took to the streets chanting “Bread, Work, Freedom,” a fierce assertion of their right to work and to be free fr...

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Heather Barr @heatherbarr.bsky.social · Apr 5

“An Afghan woman who risked her life to defend human rights in her home country before fleeing to the UK has been told by the Home Office it is safe for her to return after officials rejected her asylum claim.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Afghan rights defender told she faces ‘no risk’ from Taliban as Home Office denies asylum

Woman who worked with western governments in her home country before fleeing the Taliban told to return

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EJIL: Talk! @ejiltalk.bsky.social · Mar 26

EJIL: The Podcast! Episode 32: No Country for Women – Lawyering for Gender Justice in Afghanistan | by Neha Jain and Michal Saliternik

EJIL: The Podcast! Episode 32: No Country for Women – Lawyering for Gender Justice in Afghanistan

Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban has sought to reverse Afghan women’s hard-won progress toward gender equality. Through dozens of decrees, policies, and statements, it has targeted the au...

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