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Human Rights
The dignity and safety of every person come first, whoever they are and wherever they live.
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Our Position
The dignity and safety of every person come first. The movement will not expose anyone to danger by revealing who they are.
Afghanistan's diversity is a source of national strength. Equal representation and legal protection for all ethnic and religious communities.
The Situation Today
- 70+Decrees restricting women and girlsUNESCO count to August 2025
- 2ICC arrest warrants for gender persecution8 July 2025
- 218Killings of former officials and soldiersAugust 2021 to June 2023 (UNAMA)
- 1,030+People publicly flogged in 2025Including at least 150 women
Figures are from published sources, set out in full on the topic pages below and in The State of Afghanistan 2026.
What We Call For
- Women and girls regain access to education, employment and public life.
- Legal protection for every ethnic and religious community.
- An end to reprisals against former officials and soldiers.
- No one put in danger because of who they are or what they believe.
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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.
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