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Our Vision
A peaceful, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan.
We believe Afghanistan's future belongs to its people: the girl who wants to learn, the journalist who wants to speak, the farmer, the teacher and the artist. Freedom is not a gift to be granted. It is a right to be defended, together.
Photo: Der Südstern, Public domain
Our Core Principles
- Democracy & Inclusive GovernanceA government accountable to its people.
- Human RightsEqual rights for all, including women and minorities.
- Education for AllEvery girl and every boy in a classroom.
- Rule of LawInstitutions that answer to the people, not to force.
- Economic OpportunityJobs, investment and responsible use of natural resources.
- Freedom of ExpressionThe right to speak, write, gather and believe without fear.
- A Stable and Peaceful AfghanistanNo safe haven for extremism or terrorism.
- A Connected AfghanistanEngaged with its region and the world.
What we stand for

Economy
Afghanistan's future rests on inclusive and sustainable economic development: investment, jobs, and the transparent and responsible development of the country's natural resources.
Photo: Todd Huffman, CC BY 2.0


Religious and ethnic protections
Afghanistan's diversity is a source of national strength. Equal representation and legal protection for all ethnic and religious communities.
Photo: Der Südstern, Public domain

Women's rights
Women and girls must regain access to secondary and higher education, employment and public life, with meaningful representation in political institutions.
Photo: Leonhard Lenz, CC0

Security
An Afghanistan that rejects extremism and terrorism in all forms and gives no safe haven to groups that threaten its people, its neighbours or the region.
Photo: Peretz Partensky, CC BY-SA 2.0

Youth development
Young Afghans must have access to education, employment and political participation. Investing in them is investing in the country's stability.
Photo: Der Südstern, Public domain
