Samira Hamidi- سمیرا حمیدی
@samirahamidi.bsky.social
Activist from Afghanistan
Regional Campaigner|Amnesty International
Previously FBA|AWN|UNDP|EU|CMI|ECW
Founder/former Chair-AHRDC
Chevening Scholar International Human Rights Law- University of York
Masters-Peace Mediation-ETH Zurich
Regional Campaigner|Amnesty International
Previously FBA|AWN|UNDP|EU|CMI|ECW
Founder/former Chair-AHRDC
Chevening Scholar International Human Rights Law- University of York
Masters-Peace Mediation-ETH Zurich
As the world marks Human Rights Day, remember Afghanistan — a nation where human rights are not just violated but erased, and where millions have already lost their freedoms, futures, and dignity. Forgetting Afghanistan is not an option.
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Read more below 👇🏼!
December 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
As the world marks Human Rights Day, remember Afghanistan — a nation where human rights are not just violated but erased, and where millions have already lost their freedoms, futures, and dignity. Forgetting Afghanistan is not an option.
Read more below 👇🏼!
Read more below 👇🏼!
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It has been four years since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan.
What remains is a deeply opaque, coercive legal order that prioritizes obedience over rights, and silence over truth.
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What remains is a deeply opaque, coercive legal order that prioritizes obedience over rights, and silence over truth.
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Four years of injustice and impunity under the Taliban rule in Afghanistan
The Taliban de-facto authorities must reinstate formal legal frameworks and rule of law in Afghanistan
amn.st
August 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It has been four years since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan.
What remains is a deeply opaque, coercive legal order that prioritizes obedience over rights, and silence over truth.
Read more 👇
What remains is a deeply opaque, coercive legal order that prioritizes obedience over rights, and silence over truth.
Read more 👇
On September 25, 2024,Australia,Canada,Germany & Netherlands announced that they will take steps to file a case against Afghanistan for violating CEDAW to the @CIJ_ICJ. Almost a year later we know little about its progress.
Read my brief analysis here👇:
open.substack.com/pub/samiraha...
Read my brief analysis here👇:
open.substack.com/pub/samiraha...
Afghanistan and the ICJ: One Year Later, Where Is Justice for Afghan Women and Girls
On September 25, 2024, Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands announced that they will take steps to file a case against Afghanistan for violating Convention on the Elimination of All Forms o...
open.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
On September 25, 2024,Australia,Canada,Germany & Netherlands announced that they will take steps to file a case against Afghanistan for violating CEDAW to the @CIJ_ICJ. Almost a year later we know little about its progress.
Read my brief analysis here👇:
open.substack.com/pub/samiraha...
Read my brief analysis here👇:
open.substack.com/pub/samiraha...
ICC issued arrest warrants for Haibatullah and Haqqani- in the middle of all darkness, this is a positive news. Congratulations to all activists who tirelessly worked to make this happen.
Read more here:
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
Read more here:
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
Situation in Afghanistan: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II issues arrest warrants for Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani
Today, 8 July 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) has issued, in the context of the Situation of Afghanistan, warrants of arrest for Mr Haibatullah A...
www.icc-cpi.int
July 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ICC issued arrest warrants for Haibatullah and Haqqani- in the middle of all darkness, this is a positive news. Congratulations to all activists who tirelessly worked to make this happen.
Read more here:
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
Read more here:
www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
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La Corte Penal Internacional persigue a los presuntos responsables de la privación, por motivos de género, de los derechos fundamentales de las mujeres en Afganistán. #Afganistan #Talibanes #CPI Firma:
http://amn.st/633244QJpk
http://amn.st/633244QJpk
July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
La Corte Penal Internacional persigue a los presuntos responsables de la privación, por motivos de género, de los derechos fundamentales de las mujeres en Afganistán. #Afganistan #Talibanes #CPI Firma:
http://amn.st/633244QJpk
http://amn.st/633244QJpk
Between 2010-2021 a lot happened in Afghanistan.With suicide attacks, corruption,failed governments,there was hope,hard work & sacrifices that the Taliban return changed it.Looking forward to ordering this book in memory of home.Follow @joelvanhoudt.bsky.social & order yours if interested about 🇦🇫.
We’re in the final stretch of the crowdfunding campaign for my photobook, Afghanistanism, which brings together work made in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2022.
Visit the Kickstarter to learn more about the project and pre-order a copy (and prints).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
Visit the Kickstarter to learn more about the project and pre-order a copy (and prints).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
June 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Between 2010-2021 a lot happened in Afghanistan.With suicide attacks, corruption,failed governments,there was hope,hard work & sacrifices that the Taliban return changed it.Looking forward to ordering this book in memory of home.Follow @joelvanhoudt.bsky.social & order yours if interested about 🇦🇫.
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We’re in the final stretch of the crowdfunding campaign for my photobook, Afghanistanism, which brings together work made in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2022.
Visit the Kickstarter to learn more about the project and pre-order a copy (and prints).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
Visit the Kickstarter to learn more about the project and pre-order a copy (and prints).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
May 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We’re in the final stretch of the crowdfunding campaign for my photobook, Afghanistanism, which brings together work made in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2022.
Visit the Kickstarter to learn more about the project and pre-order a copy (and prints).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
Visit the Kickstarter to learn more about the project and pre-order a copy (and prints).
www.kickstarter.com/projects/joe...
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Vist a @ara.cat: Entrevista a Samira Hamidi, responsable de les campanyes d'Amnistia Internacional per a l'Afganistan www.ara.cat/internaciona...
Samira Hamidi: "Els turistes són una màquina de propaganda per als talibans"
Responsable d’Amnistia Internacional per a l’Afganistan
www.ara.cat
May 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Vist a @ara.cat: Entrevista a Samira Hamidi, responsable de les campanyes d'Amnistia Internacional per a l'Afganistan www.ara.cat/internaciona...
Samira Hamidi: "Els turistes són una màquina de propaganda per als talibans"
www.ara.cat/internaciona...
www.ara.cat/internaciona...
Samira Hamidi: "Els turistes són una màquina de propaganda per als talibans"
Responsable d’Amnistia Internacional per a l’Afganistan
www.ara.cat
May 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Samira Hamidi: "Els turistes són una màquina de propaganda per als talibans"
www.ara.cat/internaciona...
www.ara.cat/internaciona...
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🇦🇫 Samira Hamidi, responsable de campañas sobre #Afganistan en @amnesty.org: "El apartheid de género debe reconocerse como crimen internacional"
⚖️Es clave para responsabilizar a los talibanes por años de represión a las afganas
⚖️Es clave para responsabilizar a los talibanes por años de represión a las afganas
Samira Hamidi (AI Afganistán): "El apartheid de género debe reconocerse como crimen internacional"
La activista Samira Hamidi pide reconocer el apartheid de género como crimen internacional para exigir cuentas a los talibanes en Afganistán.
efeminista.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🇦🇫 Samira Hamidi, responsable de campañas sobre #Afganistan en @amnesty.org: "El apartheid de género debe reconocerse como crimen internacional"
⚖️Es clave para responsabilizar a los talibanes por años de represión a las afganas
⚖️Es clave para responsabilizar a los talibanes por años de represión a las afganas
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Vist al TN de 3cat: Txell Feixas parla amb Samira Hamidi, responsable de les campanyes d'Amnistia Internacional sobre l'Afganistan i activista pels drets de les dones. Trenquem el silenci! www.3cat.cat/3cat/a-lafga...
Telenotícies - A l'Afganistan dels talibans, cada cop se suïciden més dones, sobretot nenes desesperades - 3Cat
Samira Hamidi, activista afganesa d'Amnistia Internacional, també adverteix del perill que suposa que les dones no es puguin graduar en el sector sanitari. L'escassetat de metgesses i llevadores ja ha...
www.3cat.cat
May 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Vist al TN de 3cat: Txell Feixas parla amb Samira Hamidi, responsable de les campanyes d'Amnistia Internacional sobre l'Afganistan i activista pels drets de les dones. Trenquem el silenci! www.3cat.cat/3cat/a-lafga...
Samira Hamidi denounces the impunity of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
www.rtpa.es/noticias-soc...
www.rtpa.es/noticias-soc...
Samira Hamidi denuncia la impunidad del régimen talibán en Afganistán
En cuatro años se han disparado las violaciones y los matrimonios forzosos
www.rtpa.es
May 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Samira Hamidi denounces the impunity of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
www.rtpa.es/noticias-soc...
www.rtpa.es/noticias-soc...
Four years after the Taliban's return, women's rights have been violated in every aspect of their lives.
www.europapress.es/internaciona...
www.europapress.es/internaciona...
Los talibán cierran el cerco en torno a los Derechos Humanos cuatro años después de su regreso al poder en Afganistán
Las mujeres hacen frente a un "apartheid por cuestión de género" que supone un "crimen contra la humanidad",...
www.europapress.es
May 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Four years after the Taliban's return, women's rights have been violated in every aspect of their lives.
www.europapress.es/internaciona...
www.europapress.es/internaciona...
7 years- many lessons, many learnings and many opportunities, some good work and some regrets.
May 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
7 years- many lessons, many learnings and many opportunities, some good work and some regrets.
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La activista Huria Samira Hamidi, responsable de campañas sobre Afganistán en Amnistía Internacional, conversó ayer en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras sobre su trabajo para que la comunidad internacional no legitime el régimen talibán ante la grave violación de derechos humanos en el país.
May 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
La activista Huria Samira Hamidi, responsable de campañas sobre Afganistán en Amnistía Internacional, conversó ayer en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras sobre su trabajo para que la comunidad internacional no legitime el régimen talibán ante la grave violación de derechos humanos en el país.
Samira Hamidi (AI): "No olviden Afganistán, los talibanes no deben ser normalizados"
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Samira Hamidi (AI): "No olviden Afganistán, los talibanes no deben ser normalizados"
Madrid, 9 may (EFE).- La activista Huria Samira Hamidi, responsable de campañas sobre Afganistán en ...
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May 14, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Samira Hamidi (AI): "No olviden Afganistán, los talibanes no deben ser normalizados"
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www.abc.es/espana/samir...
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La lucha de Samira Hamidi contra el apartheid de género ✍ La opinión de Gonzalo Olmos
La lucha de Samira Hamidi contra el apartheid de género
La activista afgana visitará Asturias esta semana en actos abiertos al público
a.lavoz.es
May 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
La lucha de Samira Hamidi contra el apartheid de género ✍ La opinión de Gonzalo Olmos
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The US Defence Secretary has announced the termination of the Women, Peace and Security.
"This is a wake-up call for the feminist community globally." - Samira Hamidi 📢
#WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #Feminism #AmnestyFeminists #StandTogether
"This is a wake-up call for the feminist community globally." - Samira Hamidi 📢
#WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #Feminism #AmnestyFeminists #StandTogether
May 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The US Defence Secretary has announced the termination of the Women, Peace and Security.
"This is a wake-up call for the feminist community globally." - Samira Hamidi 📢
#WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #Feminism #AmnestyFeminists #StandTogether
"This is a wake-up call for the feminist community globally." - Samira Hamidi 📢
#WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #Feminism #AmnestyFeminists #StandTogether
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Dice @samirahamidi.bsky.social que no acepta que 20 años de avances, trabajo y riesgos para dar a las afganas un lugar digno en el país se hayan esfumado Hoy pelea para que los talibanes rindan cuentas y el mundo no olvide a Afganistán @amnistiainternacional.es @elpais.com elpais.com/planeta-futu...
Samira Hamidi, responsable de Amnistía Internacional para Afganistán: “En el mundo hay un silencio legitimador del régimen talibán”
La defensora de los derechos humanos insta a las autoridades españolas a impulsar un mecanismo internacional para que los fundamentalistas rindan cuentas y a aumentar su apoyo a las mujeres afganas, q...
elpais.com
May 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Dice @samirahamidi.bsky.social que no acepta que 20 años de avances, trabajo y riesgos para dar a las afganas un lugar digno en el país se hayan esfumado Hoy pelea para que los talibanes rindan cuentas y el mundo no olvide a Afganistán @amnistiainternacional.es @elpais.com elpais.com/planeta-futu...
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US aid cuts, the climate crisis and forced deportations are compounding the humanitarian crisis.
Meanwhile the Taliban has imposted even stricter restrictions on women and girls.
We are rising with Afghan women to raise their voices - we won't back down.
IN SOLIDARITY AND IN DEFIANCE.
Meanwhile the Taliban has imposted even stricter restrictions on women and girls.
We are rising with Afghan women to raise their voices - we won't back down.
IN SOLIDARITY AND IN DEFIANCE.
May 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
US aid cuts, the climate crisis and forced deportations are compounding the humanitarian crisis.
Meanwhile the Taliban has imposted even stricter restrictions on women and girls.
We are rising with Afghan women to raise their voices - we won't back down.
IN SOLIDARITY AND IN DEFIANCE.
Meanwhile the Taliban has imposted even stricter restrictions on women and girls.
We are rising with Afghan women to raise their voices - we won't back down.
IN SOLIDARITY AND IN DEFIANCE.
Reposted by Samira Hamidi- سمیرا حمیدی
Concerning reports from Afghanistan.
* Unaccompanied women refused hospital care
* Unaccompanied woman not allowed in markets or shops
* A woman lost her baby after cycling three hours in labour to access healthcare
* A girl set herself on fire to escape a forced marriage to a Taliban fighter.
* Unaccompanied women refused hospital care
* Unaccompanied woman not allowed in markets or shops
* A woman lost her baby after cycling three hours in labour to access healthcare
* A girl set herself on fire to escape a forced marriage to a Taliban fighter.
May 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Concerning reports from Afghanistan.
* Unaccompanied women refused hospital care
* Unaccompanied woman not allowed in markets or shops
* A woman lost her baby after cycling three hours in labour to access healthcare
* A girl set herself on fire to escape a forced marriage to a Taliban fighter.
* Unaccompanied women refused hospital care
* Unaccompanied woman not allowed in markets or shops
* A woman lost her baby after cycling three hours in labour to access healthcare
* A girl set herself on fire to escape a forced marriage to a Taliban fighter.