Crisis in Afghanistan: What Must the International…

This side event addresses the severe and escalating women's rights crisis in Afghanistan, marked by the Taliban's systematic oppression of women through restrictive decrees. It aims to provide a platform for Afghan women's rights activists, international advocates, and UN representatives to discuss how the international community can support and restore women's fundamental rights in Afghanistan. Key topics include establishing human rights-based engagement parameters with the Taliban, exploring the draft Treaty on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity, and devising a coherent international policy approach that prioritizes the rights and protection of Afghan women and girls. The event will highlight the urgent need for global action to address this crisis and advance gender equality and women's empowerment globally.