Reaffirming Human Rights Through Collective Action

EDN’s work in Capacity Development extends to fostering collaborative efforts for human rights advocacy. This statement, commemorating 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, underscores the importance of training civil society organizations in coalition-building and rights-based advocacy to drive systemic change.

Read the full statement here.

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Special Event for International Women’s Day 2025

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EST

Location: Virtual (Free & Open to All)
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking barriers and driving systemic change. This International Women’s Day, join Education Defenders Network (EDN) for a compelling discussion on how learning, advocacy, and policy reform can drive gender equity and justice worldwide.

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.