Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement
The Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement is an independent human rights organization established after the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021, in response to the systematic suppression of women’s rights. The movement is committed to defending women’s dignity, fighting gender discrimination, and empowering women socially, economically, and politically. Through education, awareness-raising, advocacy, and international cooperation, we serve as the strong voice of Afghan women both inside and outside the country. We are continuously working toward building a free, equal, and informed society where women can live with dignity and full participation.
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Joint Statement by Over 100 Afghan Organizations, Associations, Women’s Protest Movements, and Diaspora Networks
In Support of the Judicial Process in Spain and the Pursuit of…
Statement of Support by the AWJM In Solidarity with the Judicial Process in Spain (Madrid) Against the Crimes of the Taliban
The Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement (AWJM), as part of the united and…
AWJM: Welcoming the UN Human Rights Council’s Adoption of an Independent Accountability Mechanism
Official Statement Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement (AWJM) 15th of Mehr 1404 /…
Statement of the Afghan Women’s Justice Movement on World Teachers’ Day
In a land where the light of knowledge has been extinguished by…
Statement by the Afghan Women’s Justice Movement In Response to Internet Shutdowns and Communication Restrictions in Afghanistan
Cutting the Internet Is Cutting Human Rights” The Afghan Women’s Justice Movement,…
Statement of the Human Rights Activists’ Union On the Occasion of the International Day of Peace
On the International Day of Peace, the Human Rights Activists’ Union recalls…
Condemnation of Internet and Fiber Optic Shutdown in Afghanistan by the Taliban
We, the members and activists of the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement, express…
Statement of the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement on International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy is a reminder of the fundamental principles of…
Statement on World Suicide Prevention Day
Issued by: Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day,…
Official Statement on International Literacy Day
Issued by: Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement September 8, International Literacy Day, is…
Handing Over Embassies to the Taliban: Diplomacy or Legitimization of Criminals?
A Space program titled “Handing Over Embassies to the Taliban: Diplomacy or…
Consequences of Whitewashing the Taliban: A Critique of Political Lobbying and Truth Distortion
Introduction In the context of Afghanistan’s political transformations over the past two…
A Critical Review of the UN Mosaic Plan and Its Structural Gaps
Our recent X Space brought together leading voices in human rights,asylum law,…
Fire Consumes the Body, the Cry Echoes Across the World: Abida’s Self-Immolation and the Crisis of Misogyny in Afghanistan
In one of the most heartbreaking reflections of gender-based violence in Afghanistan,…
Extrajudicial Executions and Human Rights Suppression: A Warning Session by the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement on the Critical Situation
Afghanistan, under Taliban rule today, is experiencing one of the darkest chapters…
Meeting on “Examining the Opposition to the UNAMA Plan and Proposing Alternatives” Held
The expert meeting titled “Examining the Opposition to the UNAMA Plan and…
Workshop on Women’s Empowerment Organized by FDI in Collaboration with the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement
On April 26, 2025, FDI (Foreign Development Initiative), as the main organizer,…
Exploring Honor Killings Through the Lens of Tradition, Law, and Society
In its third Twitter Space session, the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement once…
Honor Killings in Afghanistan: A Structural Violence in the Absence of Justice
In response to the rising number of honor killings in Afghanistan and…
Resolution of the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement on March 8 Quetta, Pakistan
Today, on March 8, International Women’s Day, We, the women of the…
Taliban Have Crippled Services For Disabled Afghans, Says Tribunal Prosecutor
Benafsha Yaqoobi, the prosecutor at the People’s Tribunal for Afghan women, said…
Shocking Testimony of Afghan Activist Zarmina Pariani Against the Taliban – People’s Tribunal, Madrid
Zarmina Pariani, a well-known protester and former Taliban prisoner, delivered a harrowing…
Testimony of Hoda Khamosh at the People’s Tribunal on the Rights of Afghan Women – Madrid
Hoda Khamosh, a prominent human rights activist and Witness No. 23 on…
Our Story: Breathing in the Dark, Hoping for the Fall of the Taliban
Farhat Badakhsh I was a girl who breathed through her dreams. Not…
Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan: A Deprivation of Fundamental Rights to Communication and Education
By Hakima Mahboobi The internet blackout in Afghanistan was not merely a…
Standing Against Darkness: The Unbreakable Resistance of Women in Balkh
By: Zahra Mosavi In contemporary Afghan history, many days have been intertwined…
When a Woman’s Voice Becomes a Crime: The Taliban’s New Ban in Herat and Kandahar
In Herat, when a woman wants to ask the price of a…
Taliban abuses risk being normalised in Afghanistan, campaigners warn
By Hania Forotan- Rukhshana Media When the Taliban were toppled from power…
Underground Beauty Salons: The Last Stronghold of Afghan Women Is Collapsing
By: Atrisa Exactly one year after the Taliban officially padlocked more than…
In the Dungeon of Captivity, We Have Raised the Flag of Freedom
Narrator: Maryam Monfared Four springs and autumns have passed since the doors…
UN Creates Independent Investigative Mechanism on Widespread Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan
In a historic move, the United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted…
Taliban’s Grip on Afghan Education: Schools Become Indoctrination Centers
Since seizing power, the Taliban have aggressively reformed Afghanistan’s education system to…
Internet Restrictions in Afghanistan: Silencing Women, Enforcing a Single Narrative
The restriction and disruption of internet access in Afghanistan is not a…
The Global Isolation of the Taliban: Ten Indicators of International Rejection
More than four years have passed since the Taliban regained control of…
Rational and Academic Analysis of the Taliban’s Decision to Eliminate Hundreds of Books and Dozens of Academic Disciplines from Afghan Universities
The recent ban by the Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education on over…
Cutting Fiber Optic Internet: Closing the Last Window of Hope for Afghan Girls
In Afghanistan, where schools for girls remain shuttered and universities have locked…
After 4 Years of Taliban Rule, The U.S. Must Take Steps to Be in Solidarity with the Women of Afghanistan
by Metra Mehran |Afghanistan Metra Mehran is AIUSA’s Afghanistan Advocacy Fellow. After four…
The Sole Court of Justice: Empowering Afghan Women’s Resistance Against Taliban Gender Apartheid
In the shadows of Taliban rule, a beacon of defiance emerged: On…
The Decline of Reading Culture Among Girls in Badakhshan: A Critical Analysis
By: Sadaf Rahnaward The recent narrative on the decline of reading culture…
Taliban’s Hypocrisy: Brutal Suppression of Afghan Women vs. Lavish Freedoms for Foreign Tourists and Diplomats
In the realm of global politics, diplomatic images often act as deceptive…
People’s Tribunal Prosecutor Names Senior Taliban Leaders As Accused
Orzala Nemat, the prosecutor for the People’s Tribunal on the Rights of…
People’s Tribunal Secretary Calls For Global Consensus Against Taliban
Gianni Tognioni, secretary of the People’s Tribunal said that the tribunal’s goal…
UN Human Rights Council Establishes Independent Accountability Mechanism for Afghanistan
In a landmark move, the United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted…
Taliban Remove 51 Lessons on Freedom, Women’s Rights, and Human Rights from Afghan School Textbooks
The Taliban’s Ministry of Education has removed 51 lessons on freedom, women’s…
UN Official: Afghan Women’s Hope for Education Is a Political Statement
Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, said that despite the immense…
As Afghan Women Face Shrinking Access to Healthcare, Italy Pledges €2 Million for Drug Rehabilitation Centers
The Italian Embassy in Kabul has announced a contribution of €2 million…
International Day for Universal Access to Information: Afghan Women Journalists Silenced Under Taliban Rule
On the occasion of September 28, International Day for Universal Access to…
Arrest of Alia Malureen Sparks Outcry: Activists Say Taliban Are Shutting Down Women’s Livelihoods Through Violence
Human rights activists have condemned the recent arrest of Alia Malureen,…
Afghan Political Activists and Groups Convene in Islamabad Conference
A major political gathering titled “Toward Unity and Trust” has officially opened…
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Fear Arrest: Pregnant Women Avoid Hospitals
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised alarm that pregnant…
The Voice of a Woman Amid Darkness and Hope-The Story of Resistance by Sumaya Shirzad, Civil Activist and Women’s Rights Advocate
Introduction The Voice of a Woman Amid Darkness and Hope is a…
Voice of a Woman in the Heart of Darkness and Hope/ A Narrative of Resilience: Mehra Barkzai, Human Rights Activist and Prominent Defender of Afghanistan’s LGBTQ+ Community
Introduction Amid the towering walls of denial and hatred, voices have risen…
Voice of a Woman in Darkness and Hope
Introduction In the darkness of fear and oppression, the voice of Afghan…
We Are Not Silent Victims — We Are Defiant Fighters
Introduction In the Interviews section of the Afghan Women’s Justice Movement website,…
The Voice of a Woman Amid Darkness and Hope
The Story of Rahil Talash’s Resistance — Women’s Rights Activist and Leadership…
The Voice of Women in the Heart of Darkness and Hope
The Narrative of Resilience of Narges Sadat, Women’s Rights Activist and Leader…
“Free Poets in a Cage: From Rabia Balkhi to Nadia Anjuman”
Author: Dr. Mohammad Shoaib Mujaddidi Editor: Prof. Farid Ahmad Saljooqi Layout Designer:…
“A Daff for Golsa,” Manizha Bakhtari’s Third Novel, Released
The third novel by Manizha Bakhtari, titled “A Daff for Golsa,” has…
The Girls of Tali
Author: Siamak Herawi Publisher: Zaryab Publishing (Kabul), Nabeshat Publishing (Global edition on…
Spilled Virginity
Author: Hoda Khamosh Cover Design: Rafi Jasoor Illustration: Nadia Wieszhniewska First Edition:…
Stories of Afghan Women’s Pain: A Review of *“The Red Thread Instead of Her Lips
In the realm of migration literature, “The Red Thread Instead of Her…
Torn Womb”: Afghan Women’s Memoirs of Exile and Resistance
Amid the turbulent waves of exile and resistance, “Torn Womb”, a new…
Afghan Migrants in Islamabad, Pakistan Hold Rally on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 15, Afghan migrants in Islamabad, Pakistan held a demonstration marking…
Afghan Migrants in Chicago, USA Hold Rally on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 15, Afghan migrants in Chicago, USA held a demonstration marking…
Afghan Migrants in Canada Hold Rally on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 15, Afghan migrants in Canada held a demonstration marking the…
Afghan Migrants in France Hold Rally on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 15, Afghan migrants in France held a demonstration marking the…
Afghan Migrants in Spain Hold Rally on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 15, Afghan migrants in Spain held a demonstration marking the…
Afghan Migrants in Brazil Hold Rally on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 16, Afghan migrants in Brazil held a demonstration marking the…
Afghan Migrants in Switzerland Hold Rally in Geneva on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 16, Afghan migrants in Geneva, Switzerland held a demonstration marking…
Afghan Migrants Rally in Düsseldorf on Anniversary of Republic’s Fall
On August 17, Afghan migrants in Düsseldorf, Germany held a demonstration marking…
Four Years After the Fall: Afghan Women’s Protest Movements in Exile – From Resistance to Rewriting Destiny
Islamabad – August 13, 2025- On the fourth anniversary of Afghanistan’s fall…
Narrative of Color” in Herat: Women Artists Shine with 45 Paintings
Amid ongoing restrictions on women in Afghanistan, a group of female artists…
What We Do
We are committed to creating educational, economic, social, and psychological opportunities for Afghan women and girls deprived of their basic rights under Taliban rule. Our work focuses on education, economic empowerment, and safe spaces for growth. Activities include:
- In-person and online classes in English, computer literacy, and basic education
- Vocational training: tailoring, handicrafts, cooking, carpet weaving, fashion design, and digital marketing
- Sports and recreational programs for Afghan refugee girls in Iran and Pakistan to promote well-being, confidence, and social inclusion
- Psychosocial support and awareness sessions on women’s rights, gender-based violence prevention, and emotional healing
These programs offer real pathways to learning, income, and dignity. We invite donors and partners to support these proven initiatives to expand impact and foster lasting change.
Your support transforms lives:
By supporting the Afghanistan Women’s Justice
Movement, you are shifting real power to women protesters and activists
who are on the frontlines of the fight for gender justice and lasting change.
Our Projects
Education
Education is the first step toward empowerment. From English language classes and literacy programs to computer skills and both online and in-person training, women and girls gain access to knowledge that paves the way for independence and progress.
Capacity
Building
Capacity building means enhancing knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. Through specialized training and workshops, individuals are empowered to lead and drive change themselves.
Livelihood & Entrepreneurship
Women can unlock talents in tailoring, fashion, handicrafts, embroidery, and cooking, creating paths to entrepreneurship and sustainable income. Providing job opportunities empowers families to become self-reliant and break the cycle of poverty.
Sports for Girls
Sports are more than physical strength—they are symbols of cultural resistance and resilience. Organizing futsal and football tournaments and creating safe spaces helps girls build confidence and use sports as a tool for empowerment.
Advocacy
Advocacy means addressing injustice through non-violent approaches. This pillar ensures safe environments for women and girls and safeguards their fundamental rights
Humanitarian
Humanitarian aid is an extended hand to those in need. Timely and targeted assistance can save lives in crisis situations and keep hope alive.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation bridges pain and hope. From psychosocial support to rebuilding resilience, it helps women and girls return to active and hopeful lives.
Grant Management
Transparent and accountable management of financial resources builds trust and ensures that every contribution is used effectively for maximum impact.
Leadership Team
Hoda Khamosh
Hoda Khamosh, born in 1996 in Isfahan, Iran, is one of the prominent figures in the realm of protest literature and modern women’s movements in Afghanistan. Educated in Persian language and
Shahla Arefi
Shahla Arifi, from Kabul, with a university degree in Persian language and literature and a Master’s in Gender and Women’s Studies, is a prominent academic and executive figure in defending
Fatima Etimadi, born in Ghazni province and a graduate in law with a Master’s degree, is one of the multidimensional women who has actively participated in education, sports, culture, and civil
Rahila Talash (Ansari)
Rahila Talash, born in Mazar-e-Sharif and a graduate in law and political science from Kabul University, began her career as a journalist and educator. During her student years, she was actively
SHABANA SHABDIZ
Shabana Shabdiz is a courageous Afghan journalist and women’s rights activist whose work spans more than a decade across media, civil society, and human rights advocacy. Beginning in 2014 with
SHAHLLA ARIFI
Shahlla Arifi is one of the most recognized voices of Afghan women’s civil resistance. With a Master’s degree in Gender and Women’s Studies from Kabul University and professional experience at
LIDA MUBAREZ
Lida Mubarez is a voice that has resonated for years from microphones, studios, and the streets of Afghanistan — not only as a journalist but also as a courageous defender of women’s rights and
AZADA RIZAEI
Azada Rizaei is a courageous young woman who, despite the suffocating restrictions imposed by the Taliban, has never chosen silence. She has not only fought for her own right to education but, as
