HRD+

Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+) stands for a society where human rights are respected and HRDs are protected according to the UDHR.

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

The forced deportations of Afghans should and must stop.

[UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett @SR_Afghanistan]

Deportations of Afghans from neighboring countries & farther afield, incl EU, is a major, growing concern. #Afghanistan is not a safe country. Returnees risk persec., detention, torture, starvation & worse. Intl. human rights obligs must be taken seriously https://t.co/YrJUfCoaaX

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Mark your calendar for World Press Freedom Day

Join us for a powerful discussion on amplifying voices, advancing human rights, and strengthening democracy.

🗓 May 3, 2026
🕒 18:30 CET | 22:00 Afghanistan
📍 X Space: @HRDplusNetwork

https://t.co/ULHyZrcwDW

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Mark your calendar for World Press Freedom Day

Join us for a powerful discussion on amplifying voices, advancing human rights, and strengthening democracy.

🗓 May 3, 2026
🕒 18:30 CET | 22:00 Afghanistan
📍 X Space: @HRDplusNetwork

https://t.co/ULHyZrcwDW

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Join us for an important discussion with @SR_Afghanistan, @bn_yaqoobi, @ManiSibylle, @AnoshSha , and @NazifaJalali2 on the challenges, opportunities, and concerns of civil society participation in international mechanisms on Afghanistan.

🗓 Thursday, April 16, 2026

⏰ 18:00 CET | 12:00 PM Canada | 20:30 Afghanistan Time

https://t.co/xl8JtCeq7b

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

https://t.co/wZwtPsdgdO

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Families went out for a peaceful day—and never came back. 11 lives lost, 11 more injured in Herat.

This pain is real, and it shouldn’t be happening.

Standing with the victims and their families. Justice is needed.

Read the full statement in Persian and English:
https://t.co/4O4rgibAm8

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Join us for an important discussion with @SR_Afghanistan, @bn_yaqoobi, @ManiSibylle, @AnoshSha , and @NazifaJalali2 on the challenges, opportunities, and concerns of civil society participation in international mechanisms on Afghanistan.

🗓 Thursday, April 16, 2026

⏰ 18:00 CET | 12:00 PM Canada | 20:30 Afghanistan Time

https://t.co/xl8JtCeq7b

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Afghan civil society stands united in calling on the UN Security Council to act urgently under Chapter VII. Ongoing hostilities between Pakistan and the Taliban regime have caused devastating civilian harm, displacement, and violations of international law. Immediate action is needed to protect civilians, uphold the UN Charter, and prevent further regional instability.

Read the full statement:

https://t.co/xaKv5E8tLx

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Join us to discuss important mechanisms on Afghanistan and the role of civil society tomorrow, April 1, 2026, at 18:00 CET (20:30 Afghanistan time, 12:30 Canada time).

https://t.co/4Dr9WZ9GWZ

[ADDO @ADDO_AFG]

د هډوکو تر ماتېدو پورې د ماشومانو وهل ډبول!

د محاکمو لپاره د نوي «جزایي اصولنامې» له مخې، ښوونکو ته یوازې په هغه صورت کې د زده‌کوونکو د وهلو سزا ورکول کېږي چې د هغوی د وهلو له امله د ماشوم «هډوکي مات» او یا یې «پوستکی څیرې» شي!
https://t.co/d1Kipz3A5r

[ADDO @ADDO_AFG]

Beating Children to the Point of Broken Bones!

Under the new "Criminal Procedure Code", teachers are only liable to punishment for striking a student if their blows lead to "broken bones" or "torn skin" of the child!
https://t.co/HBj4jxpuxU

[ADDO @ADDO_AFG]

نشست ۸ مارس برای همبستگی با زنان کارگر افغان، با حضور معاون و اعضای پارلمان کانادا، مقامات پیشین افغانستان و نهادهای جامعه مدنی برگزار شد. سازمان دموکراسی و توسعه افغانستان (ADDO) نیز با حضور در پنل تخصصی این رویداد، بر اهمیت پاسخگویی بین‌المللی تأکید کرد.

[Dr Malek Sitez @DrSitez]

مقالهٔ من دربارهٔ کارکرد و پیامد دادگاه مردمی برای زنان افغانستان در قالب یک کتاب آموزشی برای فعالان مدنی، حقوق بشری و مدافعان حقوق زنان، توسط نشرات خیام و به مناسبت هشتم مارچ امروز از چاپ برآمد.
از نشرات خیام و به‌ویژه از مصدق پارسای فرهیخته که هزینه و زحمات انتشار این اثر را به عهده گرفته است، صمیمانه سپاسگزارم.

همچنان از مجمع مدافعان حقوق بشر (+HRD) و شبکه جامعه مدنی و حقوق بشر افغانستان(CSHRN) برای طرح و حمایت از انتشار این اثر قدردانی می‌کنم.
این نوشته سهم ناچیز من در حمایت از زنان کشور در این شرایط دشوار است. هشتم مارچ روزی ارزشمند و پرمعناست و شایسته است که در چنین روزی با حس همبستگی و حمایت، در کنار انسانیت و عدالت بایستیم.

این کتاب را می‌توانید از این نشانی در Google paly دریافت کنید:

https://t.co/1CESxuTiKr

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

On the occasion of March 8, HRD+ has released a new policy brief examining the Taliban’s gender governance model and its impact on women and girls in Afghanistan since 2021.

Understanding these policies is essential for raising global awareness and supporting the protection of women’s rights.

Read the full Policy Brief in Dari, and English here:
https://t.co/MgZi653ixR

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Joint Statement on rising tensions between Pakistan & Afghanistan’s de facto authorities: Protect civilians, enforce a ceasefire, and prioritize dialogue over escalation.

Read the full statement in Dari, Pashto & English here:
https://t.co/Avhwn98Dhc

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

It’s happening now — join us or watch live at the link below.

https://t.co/oLL18euvbc

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

Today, we publish our joint statement addressing the urgent human rights situation in Afghanistan. This collective effort reflects the shared commitment of national and international partners to stand with the people of Afghanistan and to call for principled, coordinated action.

We invite colleagues, media partners, and supporters to read, share, and amplify the statement widely. Your engagement and solidarity are essential to ensuring that the voices of victims and affected communities are heard.

Together, we continue to work for accountability, justice, and the protection of fundamental rights in Afghanistan.

Read the details of the joint statement in English, Dari, and Pashto.
https://t.co/kDhvs9HAp2

[HRD+ @HRDPlusNetwork]

At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, @ADDO_AFG , @CSHRN_EU , @HRD+, and @omctorg is co-organising a side event on the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, with co sponseship of @rawadari_org , @AhrdoAfg ,@drops_afg , @TheRAHYAB , @forum_asia , @IFSW, @AfgPpt.

Following hearings in Madrid and the final judgment in The Hague, the Tribunal found that the Taliban, as de facto authorities, bear responsibility for crimes against humanity, specifically gender persecution.

📅 26 February 2026
🕑14:00–15:00 CET
📍Geneva | Hybrid

We will discuss the Tribunal’s findings, implications for engagement and normalisation, and the urgent need to operationalise an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan.