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YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری PTWA Judgement Session | Richard Bennett UN Special Rapporteur on the HR in Afghanistan | ENG

The Tribunal’s ruling sends a clear message: Taliban rule isn’t just oppression—it’s an institutionalized apartheid based on gender.

Afghan women are denied basic rights—from education to freedom of expression.

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Rawadari has recently obtained a copy of the “Criminal Procedure Code for Courts” (De Mahakumu Jazaai Osulnama) signed by the Taliban leader, Habatullah Akhundzada, and circulated to the courts at the provincial level across Afghanistan for implementation.

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to seek survivor-centered justice and accountability. In another devastating year for human rights and women’s rights in Afghanistan, we kept the light on by building new connections for solidarity and amplifying the voices of women and girls of Afghanistan.

In 2025, Rawadari strengthened its networks inside Afghanistan and among the human rights community in exile, improved its monitoring and documentation capacity with new tools, formed new partnerships and co-organized the first PTWA

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YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری W23 In-person Testimony PTWA | ENG

The testimony of Hoda Khamosh, one of Afghanistan’s protesting women, to the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan.

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YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan Hearings Highlight Video 2025, Madrid Spain

The first ever People’s Tribunal on women’s rights situation in Afghanistan was held in Madrid in October 2025 bringing together survivors, prosecutors and an international panel of judges. Watch the powerful highlight video of the three days here:

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YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری 5. Who exactly would be sued: the State of Afghanistan or the Taliban?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) cases are only between countries—not groups like the Taliban. So the case would be against the State of Afghanistan. However, since the Taliban is the de facto authority, they would be held responsible.

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Of the 189 CEDAW members, 150, including Afghanistan, accept ICJ jurisdiction. This means 149 countries can legally bring a case against Afghanistan.

CEDAW creates a shared system where countries hold each other accountable for ending discrimination against women. If a state believes Afghanistan is violating CEDAW, it can bring a case.

YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری 4. Who can bring the case under CEDAW against Afghanistan before the ICJ?

Only governments can bring cases to the ICJ—not individuals or organizations. To take Afghanistan to the ICJ for violating CEDAW, a country must have ratified CEDAW and accepted the Court’s jurisdiction under Article 29.

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YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری 3. Why can Afghanistan be brought before the ICJ for violations of women’s and girls’ rights?

Afghanistan is a party to CEDAW, the global treaty protecting women’s and girls’ rights. By accepting Article 29, Afghanistan granted the ICJ authority to hear disputes about violations.

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YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری 1. What is the International Court of Justice?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN’s highest court, where countries resolve disputes under international law. Based in The Hague, ICJ has 15 judges and issues binding decisions. The Court’s hearings are public and livestreamed, ensuring transparency.

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We take you behind the scenes at a recent People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan where Afghan women testified about discrimination, humiliation and torture, living under the Taliban regime.

YouTube video by Rawadari رواداری Short video summary of People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan proceedings. Oct 8-10, Madrid, ES

Short video summary of People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan proceedings. Oct 8-10, Madrid, Spain.

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📣 Press Release on Civilian Casualties from Recent Pakistani Attacks in Afghanistan

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Successful Conclusion of Hearing Session of the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

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🚨Preliminary Statement of the Judges People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

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This is result of tireless advocacy by survivors, activists and national and international organizations since May 2021 and following the attack on Sayed u Shuhada school in Kabul. We command the EU for championing this resolution which is a significant and historic step for justice for Afghanistan.

Rawadari welcomes the establishment of the independent investigative mechanism on Afghanistan that will collect evidence of international crimes and most serious violations of international law.

Who are the prosecutors of the People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan? Read more here:

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8 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

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9 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

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10 Days to People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan

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Joint Civil Society Statement Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Announcement of a Legal Initiative to Hold Afghanistan Accountable Under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

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Madrid, Spain will host a historic event for justice for women of Afghanistan this October. The website and countdown for the People's Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan are as follows:

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The report covers the state of women’s rights, the rights of marginalized and vulnerable ethnic and religious communities as well as major violations of civil and political rights.

Rawadari’s mid year human rights situation report is out. The report covers human rights violations in January-June 2025 period and is based on findings from 32 (out of 34) provinces of Afghanistan. Read more here:

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In Victory for Afghan People, U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Frozen Afghan Central Bank Funds Can’t Be Used to Satisfy Judgments Against Taliban August 27, New York – Yesterday, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court ruling that $3.5 billion in blocked Afghan assets cannot be used to satisfy 9/11 judgments and other cases

Good news for Afghanistan. Rawadari is proud to have been a small part of this effort along with other Afghan and Afghan-American organizations.

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Call on them to take concrete steps to take the initiative forward and demand rights & justice for women and girls of Afghanistan.