Antalya, Turkey – May 26–27, 2025
This summary presents key highlights from the Fourth National Dialogue Conference on the Role of Civil Society and Democratic Forces in the Future of Afghanistan, convened by the Center for Dialogue and Progress – Geneva.
More than 60 civil society leaders, political figures, youth activists, academics, and media professionals from inside and outside Afghanistan gathered in Antalya on May 26–27, 2025. The conference provided a vital platform for in-depth dialogue on Afghanistan’s political and social trajectory.
Participants examined pressing issues such as state legitimacy, the future of constitutionalism, the role of the media, and strategies for meaningful civil society engagement in both national and international arenas. The conference also launched the Afghanistan Civil and Democratic Forces Network (ACDFN) and featured the release of a major research report on constitutionalism under Taliban rule.
This dialogue reaffirmed the importance of inclusive, Afghan-led solutions and emphasized the need for unified strategies to promote democratic values, human rights, and accountability.
To read the full conference report, including detailed discussions and recommendations in English, Dari, and Pashto, please visit the links below:
