Human Rights Research League

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Research. Education. Advocacy. Development. (R.E.A.D.)

Afghanistan

 

More than four years after the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan, the humanitarian and human rights situation in the country remains dire. Hunger is widespread, with more than a third of the population facing acute food insecurity, a situation also exacerbated by recent mass deportations conducted by Iran and Pakistan. 

 

The exclusion of women from work and public life, and of girls from education beyond 6th grade, further contributes to this precarious situation and will have a lasting, negative effect not only on the mental health of those deprived of opportunities for personal growth, but on the development of the country.

 

Since the Taliban's return to power, Human Rights Research League has documented revenge killings and other serious human rights violations in Afghanistan and regularly intervenes at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, in debates, conferences, and side events, organizes academic discussions and seminars, and engages in advocacy efforts to the benefit of Afghanistan's suffering population. 

 

 

 

 

On 7 March 2026, Human Rights Research League participated in a conference organized by Afghan Women's Justice Movement and Dialogue Hub for Common Ground on the occasion of International Women's Day. The conference had a particular focus on the dire situation of women in Afghanistan. Human Rights Research League Political Adviser Milica Javdan moderated a panel on No Dialogue without Justice, where speakers called for justice and accountability before any dialogue with the de facto regime should be envisioned. For the further details, please see the Panel Flyer and Conference Agenda.