Our second episode of the ‘Civil Society and Young Political Forces Dialogue Series,’ will feature Mrs. Shukria Barakzai, a former Member of Parliament in Afghanistan and former Ambassador to Norway. She is a prominent figure in Afghanistan’s women’s movement in exile. Mrs. Barakzai will delve into the crucial topic of the ‘Role of Women in […]
We are thrilled to announce that the Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva is proud to present its “Civil Society and Democratic Political Forces Dialogue Series.” It has been a year since we pioneered this groundbreaking initiative, and we are now ready to delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities facing Afghanistan today.Throughout this series, we […]
Women’s inclusion in peace and security processes, as well as women’s leadership in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, are essential prerequisites for long-lasting sustainable peace and stability.The Center for Dialogue and Progress – Geneva (CDP-G) is a Geneva-based organization that brings local and global solutions together to address the pressing issues facing countries and societies in […]
It is with profound sadness that we address today on behalf of our organization the devastating earthquake that struck Herat province of Afghanistan. We stand in solidarity with the people who have been tragically affected by a powerful earthquake that struck their region. A devastating earthquake, measuring 6.3 in magnitude, occurred near the Iranian border […]
On the 12th of September 2023, the Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva (CDP-G) in collaboration with Action for Development (AFD), Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) and the Center for Human Rights Advocacy (CHRA) organised a Panel Discussion at the margin of the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. The event brought together various perspectives […]
Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva (CDP-G) is thrilled to be part of the “Afghanistan’s Voice: Preserving Cultural Rights and Artistic Expression” event, featuring an incredible performance by the Afghan Youth Orchestra. This remarkable cultural gathering is organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Permanent Mission of Portugal […]
On the 2nd anniversary of the state collapse and the Taliban’s military takeover of Afghanistan, an expert panel will discuss the “Doha peace talks, state collapse, and their implications on global peacebuilding.”Join us at 15:00 on August 17, 2023, as we delve into this critical conversation. To register, please write to us.
On the 16th and 17th March 2023, over 60 leaders of civil society, political figures, young professionals, activists, intellectuals, human rights activists, journalists, members of Afghanistan’s community, men and women with diverse socio-political backgrounds gathered in Antalya, Türkiye as part of the 2nd Conference on National Dialogue: Role of Civil Society, Women and the Future of Afghanistan.