Women for Afghanistan

Geneva, November 2024 United Nations Gender Accountability and Justice Conference Geneva, November 28, 2024 Hosted by #WFA Women’s Forum on Afghanistan in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Chile and Spain Today in Geneva, the United Nations Gender Accountability and Justice Conference brought together global leaders, policymakers, and advocates, focusing on the urgent need for justice and accountability for Afghan women and girls facing systematic oppression. Organized by the Women’s Forum on Afghanistan (WFA), in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Chile and Spain, this landmark event highlighted the unrelenting violations of women’s rights in Afghanistan and the collective global effort to address them. The conference featured a powerful assembly of women leaders and experts demanding concrete action to uphold justice and safeguard the rights of Afghan women under the Taliban regime. Discussions focused on international legal mechanisms, advocacy strategies, and the necessity of sustained global attention to the plight of Afghan women and girls. In a significant development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile issued a press release announcing that six governments — Chile, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Mexico — have formally referred the Situation in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This referral underscores the gravity of the ongoing crimes and the collective responsibility of the international community to seek justice for the victims. The investigation into Afghanistan’s situation was initially launched in 2020, with the ICC Prosecutor resuming investigations in 2022 after a temporary suspension. The referral specifically calls on the ICC to prioritize crimes committed against Afghan women and girls, who have been subjected to systematic human rights violations since the Taliban’s resurgence in 2021. These crimes fall under the ICC's jurisdiction and are critical to determining accountability and possible prosecution of perpetrators. The signatories reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the Rome Statute and the ICC, emphasizing their dedication to advancing gender justice and protecting women’s rights globally. The conference closed with a resounding call to action, urging international stakeholders to amplify their advocacy for Afghan women and girls, ensuring that accountability and justice are central to all efforts. Participants underscored the importance of solidarity and sustained collaboration to confront the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan.

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Remarks by Madame Viola Amherd - the President of the Swiss Confederation : “Switzerland, alongside Albania and Spain, is empowering Afghan women to shape their future. Our dedicated platform provides them with a safe space to express their recommendations to the international community.” #UNGA79 #AWS24"

Simply incredible podcast with the @Guardian's Annie Kelly giving her account of attending the Afghan women summit and meeting some of the incredible women https://lnkd.in/e3mT8n_R

Wrapped an intense and motivating three-day #AWS24 with a declaration from 140 exceptional women uniting for a women-centric future in Afghanistan. Together, we’re paving the way for women to lead. Stay tuned for the official Declaration!

Our call to create and lead our narrative. Women for Afghanistan with support from the Rapid Response Window #RRW of the United Nations Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) successfully hosted its first in-person Central & South Asia regional dialogue in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 8-11 July 2024. Additionally, WFA conducted virtual consultations with 160 women across Afghanistan. The event brought together over 40 Afghan women residing in Tajikistan, alongside government and civil society representatives. Led by WFA Chair Fawzia Koofi, the regional dialogues aim to unify and foster collaboration among Afghan women in Central and South Asia. These discussions aim to create a path for an upcoming All Afghan Women Summit (The Summit) and seek to establish partnerships with CSOs as well as the government officials to advocate for improved conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan. Key Demands and Calls to Action from Women in Afghanistan: - Long-term: Unite for education, work access, and civic liberties. - Immediate: Reverse the April 2024 ban on women running NGOs; create a UN monitoring mechanism for fair humanitarian aid distribution. From Women in Tajikistan: - Long-term: Advocate for a meaningful engagement of women for a possible peaceful political settlement; Increase education scholarships for Afghan girls in the region. - Immediate: Establish and support a network of Afghan women in Central and South Asia to influence policies; create a political office under international auspices to build a peaceful narrative. WFA plans more regional dialogues this year, culminating in the “The Summit”, to unite Afghan women and develop a women-centric peaceful narrative for Afghanistan. #WomenforAfghanistan #PeaceProcess #GenderEquality #AfghanWomen #WomenEmpowerment #HumanRights

Let Afghan women join the UN talks next week. It’s what the Taliban fear most | Fawzia Koofi https://lnkd.in/dXwNgZA8