Location: Tehran, Iran
Date: January 13, 2024
Introduction:
On January 13, 2024, Afghan civil society and human rights organizations held a significant meeting in Tehran, Iran. The event, managed by Sebghatullah Haidari, the head of the Iran branch, focused on addressing the recent developments in Afghanistan, particularly arbitrary detentions, terrorist attacks, and the Taliban’s misogynistic policies.
Key Points Discussed:
Arbitrary Detentions of Women and Girls:
The participants raised serious concerns about the unlawful detentions of educated women and girls by the Taliban. These actions were seen as part of the group’s broader agenda to eliminate women from the social and cultural fabric of Afghanistan.
Terrorist Attacks:
The attendees condemned the recent terrorist attacks and highlighted the Taliban’s complicity with other extremist groups, emphasizing their failure to ensure public security.
Systematic Violations of Human Rights:
Extensive discussions revolved around the Taliban’s systematic violation of fundamental rights, especially those of women, ethnic and religious minorities, and vulnerable groups. The participants stressed that the Taliban exploit religion to promote extremism and ethnic and sectarian divides.
Recommendations and Solutions:
The participants called for immediate action by the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to halt these actions and support the rights of Afghan citizens. They also emphasized the need for international pressure to curb the Taliban’s extremist policies.
Conclusion and Final Statement:
In the concluding statement, Afghan civil society and human rights organizations outlined the following key demands:
Immediate cessation of arbitrary detentions and the release of all detainees.
An end to misogynistic policies and guarantees for the basic rights of women and girls.
Condemnation and legal action against the perpetrators of terrorist attacks.
Prevention of the Taliban’s promotion of extremism and ethnic and sectarian discrimination.
Key Slogans of the Event:
- No to arbitrary detentions
- No to extremism
- No to misogyny
- No to collaboration with the Taliban
Outcome:
This event served as a platform to amplify the voices of the Afghan people’s plight to the international community. The participants emphasized the importance of solidarity among human rights organizations and civil society to advocate for justice and resist the Taliban’s oppressive policies.
Management:
This program was managed by Sebghatullah Haidari, the head of the Iran branch.
