EDN Calls for a Woman Leader from the Global South as UN Special Rapporteur

In collaboration with international advocacy groups, EDN has co-signed a powerful letter urging the Human Rights Council to appoint a woman from the Global South as the next UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment. The letter emphasizes the need for gender equity and geographic representation to tackle the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

EDN’s involvement reflects its commitment to amplifying diverse voices in global decision-making processes.

Discover more about this timely advocacy effort.

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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.