Media & Publications
This section covers press releases, reports, and newsletters produced by CDP-G to communicate research findings, policy perspectives, institutional activities, and key developments. It supports transparency, informed dialogue, and engagement with stakeholders and the wider public.
Press Releases
The Road Ahead: Advancing Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan
This summary report captures the discussions from the official side event of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, held on 10 September 2025 in Geneva and online. Experts, diplomats, and advocates examined ongoing efforts to address widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan, including the work of the ICC, ICJ initiatives, and campaigns to codify gender apartheid.
Open Letter to the UN Human Rights Council on the Crisis in Afghanistan
This open letter, endorsed by Afghan and international civil society organizations, urges the United Nations Human Rights Council to establish an independent international accountability mechanism for Afghanistan. It highlights the worsening human rights and humanitarian crisis under Taliban rule, including systematic violations against women, girls, minorities, and human rights defenders. The letter calls for urgent international action to end impunity, preserve evidence of crimes, and support justice, truth, and reparation for victims and survivors.
What the Erosion of the International System Means for Afghanistan
This article explores how the weakening of international institutions and global norms affects Afghanistan’s stability, governance, and future, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international engagement.
Towards Accountability: Designing an Independent Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan
We are pleased to organize an important panel together with our partners on the margins of the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council titled: “From Call to Action: Designing the Right Investigative Mechanism for Afghanistan.” 17th June 2025 – 10:00 to 11:00 hrs CET, Palais des Nations, Geneva. In the run up to […]
Countering Gender Apartheid & Gender Persecution in Afghanistan: Call for Global Action for Accountability and Codification
On the sidelines of the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a critical discussion on “Countering Gender Apartheid & Gender Persecution in Afghanistan: Call for Global Action for Accountability and Codification.”Since the Taliban seized control in 2021, Afghan women and girls have faced severe restrictions on their fundamental rights, marking a women’s […]
54th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
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 […]
Panel Report: Accountability for Human Rights Violations and Abuses in Afghanistan
Summary and recommendations of the panel discussion (side event) on Securing Accountability for Human Rights Violations and Abuses in Afghanistan 13 September 2022 Summary: The Center for Dialogue and Progress – Geneva’s Afghanistan Human Rights Resources Center in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Afghanistan, Australia, Iceland, and Spain to the United Nations Office in […]
After a Year of Privation With the Taliban’s Return, the People of Afghanistan Deserve Better from the US and the World
by Nasir A. Andisha and Marzia MarastoniThe recent killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. drone strike on a Taliban-linked guest house in the heart of Kabul brings the disastrous first year of the militant group’s control since August 2021 full circle. Zawahiri’s presence under Taliban eyes (the guest house was owned by U.S.-designated terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, the […]
Time for the International Community to Get Serious About Protecting Human Rights in Afghanistan
IMAGE: Women hold placards during a protest to demand an end to the extra-judicial killings of former officials of the previous regime, in Kabul on December 28, 2021. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP) (Photo by MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images) Human rights abuses in Afghanistan have continued to accelerate since the Taliban takeover last […]
From Talk to Action: Addressing the Appalling Women’s Rights Crisis in Afghanistan
IMAGE: Afghan women activists take part in a protest in Kabul on May 10, 2022. About a dozen women chanting “burqa is not my hijab” protested in the Afghan capital on May 10 against the Taliban’s order for women to cover fully in public, including their faces. (Photo by WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP via Getty Images) Originally published […]
Reports
The Road Ahead: Advancing Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan
This summary report captures the discussions from the official side event of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, held on 10 September 2025 in Geneva and online. Experts, diplomats, and advocates examined ongoing efforts to address widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan, including the work of the ICC, ICJ initiatives, and campaigns to codify gender apartheid.
Status of Constitutionalism and Rule of Law in Afghanistan
A study by the Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group
This report examines the current state of constitutionalism and the rule of law in Afghanistan. It highlights how legal frameworks and state institutions have been severely weakened by political upheavals, corruption, and authoritarian governance.
4th National Dialogue Conference on the Role of Civil Society and Democratic Forces in the Future of Afghanistan – Antalya 2025
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 […]
CDP-G Annual Report 2024
The 2024 Annual Report highlights CDP-G’s key initiatives throughout the year, including national dialogues for peace and democracy, strengthening Afghan civil society networks, advancing human rights advocacy, and fostering strategic partnerships. It also outlines research, expert group contributions, and organizational development efforts, while setting out CDP-G’s vision and priorities for the year ahead
Open Letter: Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council
As #HRC57 approaches, we stand united with over 90 Afghan and international human rights and civil society organizations to urge @UN_HRC member states to take decisive action for Afghanistan:1️⃣ Renew and strengthen the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan with the necessary resources to address the continuing crisis. […]
Meeting of Afghanistan Civil Society Organizations Network
This report summarizes the discussions from the “Meeting of the Afghanistan Civil Society Organizations Network” held on June 20 and 21 in Geneva, Switzerland. Since its inception in October 2022, the Afghanistan Civil Society Network has been actively organizing and discussing various aspects of the Network. A significant milestone was reached in November 2023 when […]
National Dialogue, Role of Civil Society and Democratic Forces in the Future of Afghanistan
Geneva, Switzerland – March 11, 2024 This paper reflects a summary of the discussions, as noted by respective rapporteurs. Over 80 civil society leaders, young professionals, activists, intellectuals, human rights activists, journalists, members of Afghanistan’s community, and men and women with diverse socio-political backgrounds gathered in Antalya on March 4th and 5th, 2024 to engage […]
PRESS RELEASE: UN DOHA MEETING ON AFGHANISTAN 18-19 February 2024
The emphasis of the “Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group” on the drafting of the constitution in an inclusive and general process.
Summary of Discussions and Recommendation: Joint Roundtable: Potentials & Capacity of the Private Sector for Partnership in the Provision of Humanitarian & Essential Services in Afghanistan
Geneva, Switzerland – Following the recommendations of the previous two rounds of CDPG’s National Dialogue Conferences, (Geneva 2022, Antalya 2023), on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, economic experts, policymakers, representatives of the private sector from Afghanistan and members of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), prominent business leader’s active outside of Afghanistan, and diplomats […]
STATEMENT: Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group Calls for Genuine, Transparent and Inclusive Constitution Drafting Process
Press Release: Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group Urge Transparent Constitution Drafting Geneva, Switzerland – November 18, 2023 The Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group, representing the nation’s legal professionals, calls for a transparent and inclusive constitutional drafting process in Afghanistan. Expressing deep concern over the absence of a constitutional order since the Taliban’s suspension of the […]
REPORT: POLICY BRIEFING, “My Voice, Our Peace! Connecting Women Peace Leaders from Ukraine and Afghanistan”.
READ THE DETAILED REPORT of the joint organized Policy Briefing, “My Voice, Our Peace! Connecting Women Peace Leaders from Afghanistan and Ukraine,” organized by OSCE and Center for Dialogue and Progress (CDP-G) on the 2nd Day of #GPW23.
Report: A Critical Analysis of the Doha Peace Process; Lessons and Prospects
The agreement between the Taliban and the United States in February 2020 mapped out a process which would result in the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and initiate the intra-Afghan negotiations for establishing an inclusive government and bringing peace to the country. After many months of negotiations, nothing on ceasefire, reconciliation and formation […]
CDP-G Annual Report 2022-23
During the past year, CDP-G was able to establish itself and undertake important activities in the spheres of national dialogue, peace-building and human rights. We will reinforce our activities in these areas and expand our activities in the areas of rule of law, migration and fragility assessment. We will establish a permanent secretariat to support […]
Strategic Plan 2022-2025
CDP-G is a research and policy advocacy organization focusing on fragile states. Many states and societies are stuck in a vicious circle of fragility and total state collapse, failing to transition into a sustainable and effective nation-states. The main reasons are the mismanagement of diversity and disharmony in state-society relations.
We want to educate, facilitate dialogue and build the capacity of civil society and foster regional cooperation on peacebuilding, reconciliation and humanitarian affairs. In the 21st century, a bottom-up approach is needed to break out of the vicious circle of fragility and total state collapse.
Report: Panel on Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan
The Center for Dialogue and Progress – Geneva’s Afghanistan Human Rights Resources Center in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Afghanistan, Australia, Iceland, and Spain to the UN Office in Geneva, the UN Women, and the International Commission of Jurists held a panel discussion at the margin of the 51st Session of the Human Rights […]
Newsletter
The Road Ahead: Advancing Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan
This summary report captures the discussions from the official side event of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, held on 10 September 2025 in Geneva and online. Experts, diplomats, and advocates examined ongoing efforts to address widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan, including the work of the ICC, ICJ initiatives, and campaigns to codify gender apartheid.
Open Letter to the UN Human Rights Council on the Crisis in Afghanistan
This open letter, endorsed by Afghan and international civil society organizations, urges the United Nations Human Rights Council to establish an independent international accountability mechanism for Afghanistan. It highlights the worsening human rights and humanitarian crisis under Taliban rule, including systematic violations against women, girls, minorities, and human rights defenders. The letter calls for urgent international action to end impunity, preserve evidence of crimes, and support justice, truth, and reparation for victims and survivors.
What the Erosion of the International System Means for Afghanistan
This article explores how the weakening of international institutions and global norms affects Afghanistan’s stability, governance, and future, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international engagement.
Status of Constitutionalism and Rule of Law in Afghanistan
A study by the Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group
This report examines the current state of constitutionalism and the rule of law in Afghanistan. It highlights how legal frameworks and state institutions have been severely weakened by political upheavals, corruption, and authoritarian governance.