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Zahra Joya: Afghan Women Must Not Be Silenced
Codifying ‘gender apartheid’ in international law will help protect the human rights of women in Afghanistan. Â
November 26, 2025
Report
Shadow Brief: The Human Rights Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
This report aims to provide a more accurate account of the human rights situation for women and girls under Taliban…
October 9, 2025
Press Release
Afghanistan: Establishment of Accountability Mechanism a Landmark Moment in Pursuit of Justice
Amnesty International, together with Afghan civil society, has been calling for this mechanism since the Taliban’s return to power in…
October 6, 2025
Press Release
Afghanistan: Taliban de Facto Authorities Must Immediately Restore Internet Access
A total shutdown of this nature is inherently disproportionate and would fly in the face of international human rights standards.
September 30, 2025
Blog
After 4 Years of Taliban Rule, The U.S. Must Take Steps to Be in Solidarity with the Women of Afghanistan
After four years of Taliban control, the Security Council is meeting on Afghanistan, and there is still no clear U.S.…
September 15, 2025
Press Release
Afghanistan: Urgent Humanitarian Aid Needed for Earthquake Survivors
In times of crisis, it is vital that human rights protections are at the heart of the response.
September 1, 2025
Press Release
Afghanistan: Authorities Must Reinstate Formal Legal Frameworks, Rule of Law and End Four Years of Injustice and Impunity
The Taliban de-facto authorities must reinstate a formal constitutional and legal framework and the rule of law in accordance with…
August 14, 2025
Press Release
Amnesty International Warns of Devastating Consequences as Abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Human Rights Globally
The Trump administration’s abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights…
May 29, 2025
Blog
Afghanistan: A Call to Global Conscience on International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, we must amplify the resistance of women of Afghanistan. By applying grassroots pressure, we can…
March 7, 2025
Press Release
Afghanistan: ICC Prosecutor’s Application for Arrest Warrants Against Taliban Leaders Is an Important Step Towards Justice for Afghan Women, Girls and LGBTQI Persons
This announcement gives hope to Afghan women, girls, as well as those persecuted on the basis of gender identity or…
January 24, 2025
Press Release
Geneva: UN HRC Resolution on Afghanistan Fails to Deliver an Adequate Response to the Escalating Human Rights Crisis
The HRC has again shied away from sufficiently supporting justice for the people of Afghanistan who have placed their hopes…
October 10, 2024
Press Release
Afghanistan: International Legal Initiative an Important Step Toward Tackling the Taliban’s War on Women
This is a vital step toward securing justice for violations of the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms…
September 27, 2024