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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · 2d

We welcome today’s @UN_HRC resolution establishing an independent investigative mechanism. 100+ orgs, UN experts & States united behind this call, culminating in a consensus vote-a reflection of courage & commitment to victim / survivor-centred accountability, prevention & peace.

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · 13d

On this anniversary of 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇩🇪🇳🇱 announcing their initiative to hold #Afghanistan accountable under #CEDAW. Read this Joint Civil Society Statement calling for more States to join, while ensuring meaningful engagement with women, survivors & civil society.

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · 29d

Join this Hybrid Panel co-sponsored by the Center & let us create an effective way forward together:

The Road Ahead: From Partial Progress to Full Accountability for Human Rights Violations in #Afghanistan

📅 10 SEP
🕑 2 PM CEST
📍 UN Geneva
🔗 Online: forms.gle/QKVCj9tBVcFr...

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · 29d

Follow strong State support for an international mechanism for #Afghanistan emphasizing support & inclusion of victims & survivors following a call by over 100 civil society organisations & over 24 UN Human Rights Experts ➡️

Catch up on EID: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v...; webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c...

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Sep 9

Follow the highlights from the EID on the OHCHR report & oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan to witness momentum towards the establishment of an international accountability mechanism for #Afghanistan & the need to center #victims & #survivors.

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 As the situation in 🇦🇫 continues to worsen, join this essential International Conference & let us continue to build an effective response together:

Advancing Gender #Justice and #Accountability for Women of #Afghanistan

📅 4 Sep 2025
🕐 13:00 CEST
📍Palais des Nations

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Aug 28

ا وخیمتر شدن بحران در #افغانستان، @UN_HRC باید فوراً اقدام کند. بزرگترین ائتلاف متشکل از، بیش از ۱۰۰ نهاد جامعه مدنی افغانستان و بین‌المللی، بار دیگر خواستار ایجاد یک سازوکار مستقل و بین‌المللی برای پاسخگویی پیش از برگزاری نشست #HRC60 شدند.

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Aug 28

As the crisis in #Afghanistan worsens, @UN_HRC must act now. The largest coalition 100+ Afghanistan & international civil society organisations reiterate their calls for the establishment of an independent international accountability mechanism ahead of #HRC60.

www.cfhra.org/_files/ugd/0...

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 📢 Four years after the military takeover by the Taliban de facto authorities, researchers from the Cambridge Pro Bono Project encourage us all to do more through this new report:

Exploring Innovative Approaches for Treaty Bodies in #Afghanistan

🔗 Full Report: drive.google.com/file/d/1exbJ...

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 17

⚖️ On this Day of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 - marking the adoption of the #RomeStatute of the International Criminal Court - we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring victims and survivors are heard and remain at the centre. Together, we can build a #MoreJustWorld.

#ICC #IJD #JusticeMatters

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 12

☀️ As global challenges persist on this first 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲, at the Center for Human Rights Advocacy, hope remains a guiding force, as we strive to build a foundation for inclusion, peace, and sustainable progress - key to achieving SDG 16. #Hope

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 8

The investigation remains ongoing. The OTP reaffirmed its commitment to continue to effectively investigate and prosecute gender-based crimes.

At the Center for Human Rights Advocacy, we reiterate our steadfast support for victims and survivors, who must remain at the heart of each process.

#ICC

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 8

⚖️ We welcome today’s announcement that the Pre-Trial Chamber has issued, in the context of the Situation of #Afghanistan, warrants of arrest for Mr. Haibatullah Akhundzada and Mr. Abdul Hakim Haqqani.

www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 8

3️⃣ Call upon the international community to pursue all accountability strategies, including, inter alia, by 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱; supporting prosecutions at the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 and 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀; and ensuring accountability for abuses of 𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗪 at the 𝗜𝗖𝗝.

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 8

2️⃣ Emphasise that all justice and accountability efforts, including reparations processes, must be 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 and 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱; and

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 8

We take this opportunity to:

1️⃣ Reiterate our joint call for the establishment of a 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺;

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 8

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday on Afghanistan: press.un.org/en/2025/ga12...

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 2

1️⃣ the Committee will center the voices, needs & perspectives of 🇦🇫 women & girls inside the country & beyond

2️⃣ it will put forth concrete recommendations for the entire international community

3️⃣ it will contribute to a meaningful way forward for effective accountability, prevention & transformation

Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 2

As we await the Committee’s Concluding Observations (expected 7 July 2025), we, at the Center for Human Rights Advocacy ( @c4hra.bsky.social ), carry the hope that:

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jul 2

The recent review of Afghanistan by 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 reflected exceptional leadership, vision, and commitment to respond to the world’s worst women’s rights crisis, which continues to unfold.

#CEDAW91 #Afghanistan #Women #TreatyBodies

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are honoured to co-sponsor this critical panel today:

From Call to Action: Designing the Right Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan

🗓️ 17th June 2025 | 10:00 to 11:00 CEST
📍Palais des Nations
🔗https://ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/j.php?MTID=m9aafc858b2e8895f20ee7e82a0a681a9

Join us!

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jun 16

Happening today at 17:00 CEST!

Innovating Justice for #Afghanistan's Women and Girls: Unlocking Pathways for Universal Jurisdiction

📍Geneva Graduate Institute, Room A2
🔗 Watch online: iheid.webex.com/iheid/j.php?...

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jun 15

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jun 15

📢 Join us tomorrow and support survivor-centred accountability:

Innovating Justice for #Afghanistan's Women & Girls: Unlocking Pathways for Universal Jurisdiction

🗓️ 16 June 2025 | 17:00 CEST
📍 Room A2, Geneva Graduate Institute & Virtually
🔗 tinyurl.com/innovatejust...

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Center for Human Rights Advocacy @c4hra.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 Join us to support survivor-centred accountability:
Innovating Justice for #Afghanistan's Women & Girls: Unlocking Pathways for Universal Jurisdiction
🗓️ 16 June 2025 | 17:00 CEST
📍 Room A2, Geneva Graduate Institute
🔗 tinyurl.com/innovatejust...
@gvagrad-mint.bsky.social @omaidsharifi.bsky.social

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