Events

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 Pakistan, Iran, Turkey,...

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...

On October 9, 2024, Shahmama hosted an important and timly event following the decisions of several nations—Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and Australia—to take legal action against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The discussion centered on Afghanistan’s non-compliance...

Shahmama was honored to be the co-host at the side event for the 56th session of the HRC -Geneva.Gender Apartheid Inquiry Report – Shattering Women’s Rights, ShatteringWomen’s LivesJustice, Accountability, and Global Engagement For A Lasting Change in Afghanistan2:00 – 3:00 PM CET on 27 June 2024, Room XXV, Palais des Nations.