Hamrah

The Context for Our Work

The civic space in Afghanistan is fast shrinking. Afghan women and girls face restrictions on education and freedom of movement, while minorities, activists, and journalists are subjected to detentions, abductions, and intimidation.

To preserve and sustain the gains so far, Afghan civil society organisations and leaders in exile have been active in monitoring and reporting on the situation, advocating for constructive international engagement and accountability, sustaining networks, and providing support to the activists and communities on the ground. However, these organisations remain poorly-resourced and are experiencing some difficulties transitioning to their host country and in collaborating to improve their impact.

Through technical and financial support and by providing knowledge-sharing, networking, and advocacy opportunities, we will assist our partner cohort in protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, especially women and girls, in Afghanistan.