Protecting Human Rights; Empowering Communities

Defending dignity, equality, and justice for all — empowering voices, protecting freedoms, and building a future where every human being is valued and respected.

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Advocacy, Awareness & Empowerment

Through Advocacy, Awareness, and Empowerment, we promote justice, equality, and inclusion—amplifying voices, challenging injustice, and inspiring active participation to create lasting change and a fairer world for everyone.

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Be The Change

Whether you can give a few hours a week or participate in larger initiatives, your contribution makes a real difference. We welcome people from all backgrounds who are committed to creating positive change.

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Who We Are?

The Afghanistan Organization for Development of Human Rights (AODHR) is an impartial, non-political, non-partisan and non-governmental and independent civil society organization; working for development of human rights and acts according to International Human Rights conventions and standards. The Organization, established by a group of Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Activists (called the AODHR founder group), in April 2001.

Millions Deprived of their Human Rights

As beacon of hope for Millions of vulnerable women and girls, we push for REAL CHANGE—until their full HUMAN RIGHTS are RESTORED.

2.5M+

Ban on Education

3M+

Ban on Healthcare

200K+

Ban On Employment

What we do?

Driving change through advocacy, raising awareness, and empowering individuals to shape a more just and equal society.

Advocacy

Giving voice to the voiceless and influencing policies that protect human rights.

Awareness

Educating communities to recognize, respect, and defend the rights of all people.

Empowerment

Equipping individuals with the tools and confidence to create lasting change in their lives and communities.

Join Us in Defending Human Rights

Become a voice for justice — stand with us to protect freedom, empower communities, and create a world where every life is valued and every right is respected.

Our Works

AODHR have been one of the key centers for the protection of human rights since 2001
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Join Us

Your voice, time, and compassion can spark powerful change & more just world for all.
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Voice of Change

Empowering voices to stand against injustice, defend human dignity, and inspire collective action for freedom, equality, and lasting change.

AODHR representative at ICC

Speech of AODHR representative in the 23th session of the Assembly of State Parties to the ICC Rome Statute at the World Forum (4 December 2023) The Hague ,the Netherlands

"AODHR considers itself, one of the centers for protection of Human Rights and works to secure Human Rights in the world, particularly in Afghanistan."
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Human Rights Stories

Personal journeys of struggle and strength — uncovering the realities of injustice and celebrating those who fight for human dignity and rights.

SadayMardom News Agency

SadayMardom (People's Voice) News Agency has been undertaken by AODHR with the aim of providing free and informed reporting on human rights and social issues for the people of Afghanistan.
Non-profit human rights organization dedicated to promoting justice, equality, and dignity for every individual.
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