The Human Rights Institute of the International Bar Association (IBAHRI) says that since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, the human rights situation—particularly for women and girls—has continuously deteriorated.
In a statement, the institute welcomed the recent report by Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan.
It also expressed support for the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor’s call for the arrest of Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, and criticized the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for what it called a “failed response” to the situation in Afghanistan.
The Human Rights Institute welcomed the joint statement issued by a group of countries led by Iceland and supported by Chile and South Africa regarding Afghanistan, and called on the UN Human Rights Commissioner to take steps to strengthen accountability for human rights violations in the country.
This statement comes after the conclusion of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, which was held from February 24 to April 4, 2025.
It is worth noting that more than three years into the Taliban’s rule, Afghan women and girls remain deprived of their rights to education, work, travel, and social participation, and the international community has repeatedly expressed concern over their situation.