A meeting about Afghanistan- where girls and women are barred from education, work and suffer limitations on movement and every aspect of their rights- without Afghan women and without a discussion of women’s rights is detached from reality & not credible.

#US on #Afghanistan The harms committed against women & girls "cannot be overstated" Women & civil society reps must have a voice in the #Doha conference António Guterres should appoint a focal point to produce a "road map" to Afghanistan's incorporation in intl community

“All this does is set an appalling precedent, emboldens and legitimises the Taliban and hands them a huge political win. It is a betrayal not just of Afghan women but all women around the world.” theguardian.com/global-develop…

Summary of my discussions with Rosemary A. DiCarlo Under Secretary General of the UN during her virtual meeting with a number of women's rights activists and representatives of the Afghan civil society: 1. We women and girls of Afghanistan were very hopeful that the Doha process

It's Time for Action! There have been enough Statements. Nargis Nehan, @CFFA_AF ✅Join us in the continued advocacy for Global Action & Accountability to Counter #GenderApartheid & Gender Persecution in #Afghanistan. GU Women & Peace Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva (CDP-G) Womankind Worldwide UN Human Rights UNHRC

The author, #RitaManchanda highlighting the situation of #AfghanWomen in India and Pakistan. Read our Community Conversation findings ⬇️ womensregionalnetwork.org/wrncommunityco… GU Women & Peace Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva (CDP-G) Womankind Worldwide UN Human Rights UNHRC @CFFA_AF #genderapartheid #Afghanistan

"During a special session of US Congress on human rights in Afghanistan, the activists painted a grim picture of the situation faced by Afghan women/girls. They criticized the ineffective diplomatic efforts that have failed to improve their conditions." khaama.com/womens-rights-…

The Indian Army has 4% women officers, the Navy has 6%, and the Air Force has 14%. Read the new issue of the #PeacePrint, #SouthAsia journal of #Peacebuilding WISCOMP: Being "(Re) Armed": Women and the Security Sector, edited by #RitaManchanda. 📑wiscomp.org/peaceprints/pe…

Let's strive to build a peaceful, prosperous, and more united South Asian region. #IndipendenceDay2024

This will also likely support asylum and protection procedures for Afghans based on gender and support similar findings by other courts.

Thirteen years ago today, I had the privilege of being part of a group that decided to found the Women's Regional Network at a meeting in Kathmandu. This network, this work and the people have meant a great deal to me. #grateful

"The international community leans towards a more pragmatic approach, hoping to slowly convince the Taliban to change. Many Afghan women believe that this approach has not only failed, but worsened the situation for women and girls." odi.org/en/insights/ne…)

Women’s Regional Network turns 13 🎉: WHAT WE LEARNED IN OVER A DECADE OF PEACEBUILDING. This document highlights lessons learnt, challenges, reflections on building a network, and key initiatives for potential future #women leaders. #History #WRN shorturl.at/5NMpb

Call for applications for the 5th #WPS Course! 7-28 December 2024 If you are passionate about Women, Peace, and Security and want to enrol in this enriching course, please apply by 10 November. womensregionalnetwork.org/wps

On #HumanRightsDay I honour the resilient & courageous #Afghans who continue to demand #OurRightsOurFuture right now; confronting gender persecution, shrinking civic space, torture & ill treatment, marginalised minorities, humanitarian crisis, and more. Let’s all stand by them!

Today is International #HumanRightsDay. We are delighted that the 2024 #WRNCommunityConversations #SriLanka report will be launched tomorrow in Colombo. Title: Women's Struggle to Survive Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis, Post-War Structural Disadvantage.

The new research on the experiences of women who actively engaged in the #WRNCommunityConversations across various districts of #SriLanka, including: #Jaffna, #Mannar, #Trincomalee, #Batticaloa, #Colombo, #NuwaraEliya, #Puthlam, and #Colombo. 📄tinyurl.com/5exs92sz

Part-time Internship opportunity with our partner-FARAGEER Please send the following to [email protected] by February 8th 2025 with the subject line: Application for Internship 1. Cover Letter on why you are well suited to the role 2. CV #internship