EDN joined civil society leaders in demanding the immediate release of education activist Matiullah Wesa, unlawfully detained by the Taliban. The letter called on international leaders to prioritize the protection of human rights defenders advocating for education and gender equality in Afghanistan.
2025 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
In advance of the October 2025 Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, this open letter was sent