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Shahmama Advocacy Delegation Visit to Canberra, Australia

Shahmama Advocacy Delegation Visit to Canberra, Australia /

Shahmama’s delegation conducted an advocacy visit to Canberra, holding bilateral meetings and roundtable discussions with the Mainland South & Central Asia Branch of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Focus of the Meetings The discussions centered on the rapidly deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, with particular emphasis on the systematic and gender-based […]

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Shahmama Statement on the Adoption of the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Establishing an Independent Investigative Accountability Mechanism for Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan

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New Statement Released Shahmama has issued an official statement welcoming the adoption of the UN Human Rights Council resolution establishing an independent investigative accountability mechanism for human rights violations in Afghanistan.This landmark step toward truth and justice reflects the tireless efforts of Afghan human rights defenders and the global call for accountability. 👉 Read the

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Second Geneva International Conference on Advancing Gender Justice and Accountability for Afghan Women

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On 4 September 2025, Shahmama convened its second international conference, Advancing Gender Justice and Accountability for women of Afghanistan, at the United Nations in Geneva. The conference provided a critical platform for Afghan women human rights defenders, civil society and international partners to discuss urgent humanitarian needs, systemic rights violations and abuses under Taliban rule,

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Meeting with UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett on Human Rights in Afghanistan

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We were honored to meet with Mr. Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, to discuss the urgent and worsening human rights crisis in the country. During the meeting, our delegation shared key concerns and actionable recommendations, with a strong emphasis on amplifying the voices of Afghan

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Meeting with the UK Permanent Mission in Geneva to Advocate for Afghan Women and Girls

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We were honored to meet with the United Kingdom Permanent Mission in Geneva to discuss the ongoing and urgent challenges faced by Afghan women and girls. It was a particular privilege to meet with Baroness Harriet Harman, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls, to discuss the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan. We

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The third panel of the conference“For Freedom: Global Solidarity with the Struggles of Women in Afghanistan” was titled “Justice and Accountability”

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The third panel of the conference“For Freedom: Global Solidarity with the Struggles of Women in Afghanistan” was titled “Justice and Accountability” and was moderated by Ms. Meera Nayak, Director of the Center for Human Rights Advocacy. 1- Ms. Bandana Rana, Member and Former Vice Chair – of the UN CEDAW Committee, provided detailed updates on

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For Freedom: Global Solidarity with the Struggles of Women in Afghanistan

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The second panel of the conference“For Freedom: Global Solidarity with the Struggles of Women in Afghanistan” was titled “Global Solidarity and Commitments” and was moderated by Dr. Melissa Chiovenda, member of Advisory Board of Shahmama Organization. Dr. Athena Amini, human rights defender, opened the panel by commenting on some of the successes that have occurred

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First Geneva International Conference at the United Nations Headquarters

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Shahmama, in collaboration with other esteemed partners, successfully hosted an international conference at the UN in Geneva. The event, titled “For Freedom: Global Solidarity with the Struggles of Women of Afghanistan ,” was held with the co-sponsorship of nine Permanent Missions and the active participation of civil society partners. The Shahmama delegation of 8 courageous

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Report on Shahmama’s X Space Session on International Women’s Day

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Shahmama organized a virtual X Space session on March 8, 2025, titled “Afghan Women: Struggle for Survival and Equality.” This session featured Farrokh Laqa Enchizadeh, a human rights activist, and Sanga Siddiqi, a lawyer, who discussed the situation of Afghan women, the legal challenges they face, and international

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