Events

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 and...

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 efforts to support their...

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 (WHRDs), humanitarian assistance,...

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 des Nations. On February 27, 2025, Shahmama hosted...