EDN joined a coalition of organizations to question U.S. engagement with the Taliban. The letter expressed concerns about neglecting Afghan women’s demands and urged accountability for human rights violations. It stressed the need for transparency and inclusion of Afghan women in decision-making processes.
Open Letter to the UN Human Rights Council
EDN, in collaboration with global human rights organizations, urged the UN Human Rights Council to address the dire human rights crisis in Afghanistan. The letter called for renewing the Special Rapporteur’s mandate, creating an independent accountability mechanism, and recognizing gender apartheid as a crime under international law. These actions aim to combat widespread human rights abuses, particularly the systematic persecution of women and girls by the Taliban.