10 December 2025
The Afghanistan Organization for Development of Human Rights marks Human Rights Day at a time when millions of Afghans are enduring one of the gravest human rights crises in the country’s modern history. Today, as the world commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the dignity, equality, and fundamental freedoms of every Afghan.
Over the past years, women and girls have faced unprecedented restrictions, including the denial of their rights to education, employment, movement, and full participation in public life. Freedom of expression and freedom of assembly remain severely curtailed, while journalists, civil society members, and human rights defenders continue to face intimidation, censorship, and arbitrary arrest.
Minority communities also remain vulnerable to discrimination and targeted violence without effective protection or justice.
These violations stand in stark contrast to the universal principles that this day symbolizes. Human rights belong to every individual by virtue of being human—they are inherent, universal, and non-negotiable.
We call on the international community, regional partners, and global human rights mechanisms to:
• Maintain principled engagement with a people-centered approach;
• Strengthen monitoring of abuses and advocate for accountability;
• Ensure that the protection of Afghan women, children, and vulnerable communities remains at the core of all diplomatic and humanitarian efforts.
We also urge the de facto authorities to fulfill their moral and legal responsibilities by respecting fundamental rights, lifting discriminatory restrictions, and ensuring that all Afghans can live with dignity and without fear.
As an organization dedicated to promoting human rights and social development, we remain committed to:
• Documenting violations accurately and transparently;
• Supporting victims through advocacy and community outreach;
• Promoting human rights education across communities;
• Amplifying the voices of those silenced or marginalized.
On this Human Rights Day, we stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and reaffirm our unwavering belief that a peaceful, inclusive, and just future is possible only when the rights of all citizens are protected and respected
