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Shahmama Event at #CSW70 Highlights the Complex Challenges Facing Afghan Women

CSW70 (2026) in New York /

New York — 12 March 2026 On the margins of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW70) in New York, Shahmama hosted a joint side event bringing together experts, advocates, and international partners. The event was co-sponsored by the Permanent Missions of Finland, Luxembourg, Canada, Spain, Australia, Ireland, and Greece […]

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Meeting with the Permanent Mission of Luxembourg on the Situation of Afghan Women at CSW70

CSW70 (2026) in New York /

On the sidelines of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, a delegation of Afghan Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) from Shahmama held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ambassador Olivier Maes, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations, at the Permanent Mission of Luxembourg in New

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Meeting with the Permanent Mission of Finland on the Situation of Afghan Women at CSW70

CSW70 (2026) in New York /

On the sidelines of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, a delegation of Afghan Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) from Shamsama held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Tanja Leikas-Botta, Director for Human Rights Policy, and colleagues at the Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations.

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Shahmama Delegation Meets with Spain’s Ambassador for Feminist Foreign Policy on the Margins of CSW70

CSW70 (2026) in New York /

New York | March 2026 — On the margins of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York, the Shahmama delegation met with Spain’s Ambassador for Feminist Foreign Policy to discuss continued support for Afghan women and the role of international mechanisms in advancing accountability for violations of

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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

Shahmama Statement on UN Human Rights Council /

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

International Conference /

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

International Conference /

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

International Conference /

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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