EDN Advocates for Women’s Leadership in Peacebuilding: 2024 Open Letter

EDN, alongside global civil society organizations, endorsed the 2024 Open Letter on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS). This critical initiative urges the UN and its member states to fulfill commitments under Resolution 1325, ensuring women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peacebuilding processes. EDN’s involvement highlights our dedication to amplifying marginalized voices in global peace and security dialogues.

Learn more about EDN’s contributions and the letter’s key recommendations.

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Demanding UN Accountability for Afghan Women’s Rights

In a strongly worded letter, EDN and its partners criticized the UN’s normalization of the Taliban’s education ban and called for a robust UN presence in Afghanistan. The letter urged the UN to advocate for formal education for girls and reject madrassas as a substitute, reinforcing the need for genuine human rights-focused leadership in UN missions.

EDN Champions Education Rights Amidst Systemic Gender-Based Violence

As part of its commitment to inclusive education, EDN collaborated with global partners to contribute to the December 2024 policy paper addressing systemic gender-based violence in Afghanistan. The paper highlights the devastating impact of the Taliban’s repressive policies on women’s access to education, emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention. EDN advocates for alternative education pathways and global accountability to safeguard Afghan women and girls’ fundamental rights.