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Documents & Research

Access our collection of research papers, reports, and publications documenting the human rights situation in Afghanistan.

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POLICY BRIEF

Religion, Governance, and Legal Legitimacy in Afghanistan Insights from an X Spaces Discussion on “The Boundary Between Religion and Politics...

May 29, 2026

Systematic Killings and Escalating Gender-Based Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule (Post-2021): Accountability Gaps and International Response Options

1. Executive Summary Since August 2021, Afghanistan has experienced a systematic and sustained deterioration of women’s rights, accompanied by escalating...

May 22, 2026

Statement

On the Human Rights Implications of Proposed EU–Taliban Engagement in Brussels:

Dialogue Hub for Common Ground expresses serious concern regarding recent reports indicating that the European Union and several of its...

May 13, 2026

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Policy Paper – 3rd May – International press freedom Day!

Protecting Media Freedom in Afghanistan in the Digital Age Findings and Recommendations from the World Press Freedom Day Webinar. 1....

May 7, 2026

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Policy paper – Afghan Women Deserve Solidarity, Protection, and Action, Not Abandonment

Executive Summary: This policy synthesis is the outcome of a structured multi-stage consultation process initiated by the Dialogue Hub for...

May 7, 2026

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Policy paper – Policy Brief

Executive Summary: Findings from Dialogue Hub indicate that Afghanistan’s media sector is experiencing one of the most severe and systemic...

May 7, 2026

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Policy Paper – Policy Brief

From Testimony to Action Protection Concerns and Urgent Needs of Afghan Human Rights Defenders, Women Protesters, Journalists, Former Military Personnel,...

May 7, 2026

Statement

Dialogue Hub expresses deep and unequivocal concern over the arbitrary detention of Ms. Nazira Rashidi

Nazira Rashidi, an Afghan female journalist in Kunduz, by the Taliban intelligence services. This action once again highlights the continued...

May 5, 2026

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Joint Statement on the Escalation of Tensions Between Pakistan and de facto authorities in Afghanistan

We are deeply concerned by the rapidly unfolding situation between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the de facto authorities...

April 30, 2026

Report

Cross-Border Education and Extremism A Field Study on Afghan Children Sent to Pakistani Extremist Madras´s

The issue of sending children aged 7 to 18 from Afghan provinces such as Zabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Badakhshan, and Takhar...

April 29, 2026

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From Awareness to Accountability: No Dialogue Without Justice

The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 marked a severe and unprecedented rollback of human rights, particularly...

March 7, 2026

Statement

“Criminal Procedure Code for Courts” will further deepen the human rights crisis in Afghanistan

To be presented at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council We, the undersigned Afghan and international civil...

February 24, 2026