Presentation: Strategizing to End Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan
Author: Civic Engagement Project
Summary: This presentation outlines the legal, historical, and socio-political foundations for recognizing gender apartheid in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. It provides an overview of international conventions, current human rights violations, and strategic opportunities for advocacy and legal codification. Developed by the Civic Engagement Project in collaboration with the End Gender Apartheid Campaign, the presentation highlights the systematic oppression of Afghan women, the urgency of international recognition, and pathways for action.
Key Topics Covered:
- Definition and historical context of apartheid
- The Taliban’s policies constituting gender apartheid
- Implications of recognizing gender apartheid under international law
- Progress and milestones in the UN’s Crimes Against Humanity treaty negotiations
- Calls to action for individuals, activists, and policymakers
Related Resources:
Legal Brief on Gender Apartheid by End Gender Apartheid campaign
Global Justice Center – Fact Sheet on the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
Inside Afghanistan’s Gender Apartheid by (Atlantic Council & Civic Engagement Project)
Citations & References:
Information in this presentation is supported by international legal frameworks, expert briefs, and grassroots advocacy campaigns. Key references include the 1973 Apartheid Convention, UN treaty documents, and papers by leading scholars and human rights organizations.