The international community has failed to provide a unified, standard approach to assisting Afghan women. Join us to discuss a way forward.
The Hill: The U.S. Must Honor its Promises to Afghanistan’s Women Journalists
It is time for the United States to support and prioritize brave Afghan women journalists who have nowhere else to turn.
Refugees International Applauds Reintroduction of Afghan Adjustment Act
Congress must pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation that would give Afghans paroled into the United States the ability to apply for permanent legal residency.
“They Left Us Without Any Support”: Afghans in Pakistan Waiting for Solutions
Afghans who have fled to Pakistan since August 2021, especially women and girls, face serious risks and challenges. Learn more.
Reparole for Afghans a Welcome Step, More Must Be Done to Ensure Permanent Pathways to Safety
Reparole will ensure that Afghans can continue to rebuild their lives and contribute to American communities.
Meet Marwa Dashti, Afghan Refugee and Aspiring Journalist
This International Women’s Day, we caught up with Marwa Dashti, a young Afghan woman named Marwa when we were in Albania in 2021.
Refugees International Applauds Mahbouba Seraj’s Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
Refugees International is pleased that Afghan women’s rights activist Mahbouba Seraj, together with Iranian human rights’ activist Narges Mohammadi, have just been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
Advocates Demand Urgent Action to Support Afghan Women and Girls Following New Restrictions on Women’s Rights and Humanitarian Aid
Refugees International along with four other members of the U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women’s and Girls’ Rights Working Group condemn the latest attacks on women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Taliban Must Immediately Revoke Ban on Women Working in NGOs
The Taliban’s decision to prohibit women from working for NGOs in Afghanistan is a devastating blow to a country already in the grips of a humanitarian crisis.
Joint Statement from the U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women & Girls Working Group
The U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women & Girls Working Group calls to end ongoing gender persecution in Afghanistan and restore dignity, freedom, and justice for Afghan women and girls.