We were deeply honored to have our Executive Director , Suraya Azizi, speak at the launch of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Annual Report, alongside a powerful panel of changemakers, 11 member states, and representatives from key partners including UN Women, Australia’s Mission to the UN in Geneva, and Ukraine’s Permanent Mission in
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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
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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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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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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On February 26, 2025, Shahmama held a high-level advocacy meeting in Geneva with representatives from UN Women, UNDP, UNHCR, and the permanent missions of Norway, the UK, Canada, and Belgium. The meeting focused on the worsening situation of gender apartheid in Afghanistan, the urgent need for protection and support for Afghan women human rights defenders
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As part of its ongoing efforts to advocate for justice and human rights in Afghanistan, Shahmama hosted a series of three-day advocacy programs during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. One of the key events, “Accessibility and Justice for Afghanistan,” took place on February 27, 2025, in Room XXII, Palais
Shahmama is hosting a side event at #HRC58 on Accountability & Justice for Afghanistan, bringing together experts and advocates to discuss avenues for justice and accountability.🗓 27 Feb 2025 | 🕐 13:00-14:00 CET📍 Palais des Nations.Join our event co-organized by:@AfghanistanInCH @c4hra @Cdp_Geneva @IDiplomat @ICJ_org
Shahmama hosted a critical discussion on X Space, featuring Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, along with three experts. The discussion focused on the role of international human rights bodies in supporting Afghan refugees in neighboring countries and the region, as well as their worsening situation in
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Shahmama hosted an impactful event titled “The Perspective on the Situation of Women in Light of the Recent Restrictions in Afghanistan.” This insightful discussion brought together three distinguished panelists to examine the challenges Afghan women face under the ongoing restrictive policies and explore actionable solutions. The event provided a platform for a nuanced dialogue on
