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When land is taken, so is the right to stay.
UN expert Richard Bennett says Hazaras are being targeted through land appropriation and forced eviction.
This is not a property dispute. It is ethnic targeting.
#Hazara #HumanRights #Afghanistan
kabulnow.com/2026/09/un-expe…
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Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan - recognition of the Taliban is akin to recognition of ISIS and its former 'Caliphate' IMHO #terrorism theguardian.com/world/2026/a…
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The Taliban has now approved the return of SLAVERY in Afghanistan. We must DEFUND the Taliban. Not only is it counter to U.S. interests and an affront to all military members who served there, but the Taliban continue to slide farther backwards.
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Today, on #EducationDay with the Taliban excluding millions of #Afghan girls&women from education, I’m reminded of the impact this has not just on their lives but on the future of the country. All children&youth must be able to access quality schooling & higher education, always.
On this International Day of Education, #EducationDay, I echo a message I hear from children and young people around the world: education cannot be something that is merely delivered to us. It must be co-created with us!
👉 Read the full statement: ohchr.org/en/statements-and-…
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🚨 URGENT: Save 22-year-old Khadija Ahmadzada
from Taliban persecution!
Khadija, a brave taekwondo coach from Herat, was arrested around January 10 for secretly teaching girls sports—defying the Taliban's total ban on women's and girls' athletics. She's now detained in Herat prison, reportedly beaten, with her trial imminent (possibly this week). Activists and sources close to her fear an extreme punishment, including death by stoning, under the regime's harsh "morality" laws. The Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue confirmed her arrest and referral to court for violating Sharia rules. UN experts and rights groups are calling for her immediate release. This is part of systematic gender apartheid: no education, no sports, no freedom for Afghan women and girls. Her best chance of survival is global pressure and visibility.
Share her name. Raise your voice. Demand #FreeKhadijaAhmadzada
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Two free webinars. One day. Tools for resilience + tools for safety. Join us on Dec 9.
#GatheringStrength
This Genocide Prevention Day, we’re offering two free webinars designed to support diaspora communities carrying fear for loved ones abroad. Join us as we learn, breathe, and gather strength together. Register at agvcommunity.org or...
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Today, the Hazara community of the DMV area held a solidarity gathering in response to the recent attack on National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
Members of the Hazara community—part of the broader Afghanistan immigrant population in the United States—came together at the site of the attack to express their sympathy and support for the families of the National Guard members who were targeted.
During the gathering, community representatives strongly condemned all forms of violence, emphasizing that Hazaras themselves have long been victims of violence and persecution. They reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful coexistence and stressed that violence has no place in any society.
Organizers also noted the professionalism and cooperation of law enforcement, expressing appreciation for the police officers who closely supported the event. @USNationalGuard @DeptofWar @DHSgov @Sec_Noem
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Please join us tomorrow Friday 21 Nov in launching two new edited volumes on Afghanistan.
The event features remarks by Martine Letts @Asialink_au CEO & Prof. @S_Akbarzadeh followed by discussions and Q & A with editors & contributors.
More details👇: events.humanitix.com/afghani…
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Breakthrough in atomic clock technology promises more precise timekeeping #UofT 🕙 uoft.me/b-T
ALT Lower Saxony, Brunswick: Various superstructures, which are parts of an atomic clock, are located in the time laboratory of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
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‼️New Legal Analysis on the Hazara Genocide in #Afghanistan. Over 472 Hazara have been killed since 2021, and attacks meet the definition of #genocide under the 1948 Convention.
newlinesinstitute.org/rules-…
@MehdiHakimiJ @EwelinaUO @eepreylove @MariaMingoJ
#StopHazaraGenocide
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Justice begins when communities demand it.
In just 6 days, join us for a deep dive into Mechanisms for Domestic Justice and Accountability in Canada.
Sunday, Aug 24 | 12–3 PM EST | Virtual (Zoom)
Free registration: link in bio
#Justice #Accountability #Canada
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Only 3 days to go until LIVE Project’s FREE seminar #3, happening on Sunday, July 13 at York Woods Theatre!
Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/live-project…
YouTube Live Stream: youtube.com/live/6zO2pytAT00…
#accesstojustice #legalontario #hazara #hizmet #tigrayan #uyghurs #yazidi #hizmetmovement #lawfoundationofontario #northernjusticewatch #liveproject #stophazaragenocide
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Hundreds of Afghans & members of ethnic & religious minorities detained #Iran accused of “espionage”. Also reports of incitement to discrimination & violence in the media labeling Afghans & minority communities as traitors & using dehumanising language. See our full statement👇
UN experts urge #Iran to choose protection over repression after ceasefire, expressing concern over reports of executions, enforced disappearances, and mass arrests since hostilities began on 13 June 2025.
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
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Join us at the International Conference on Countering Hate and Polarization event! This gathering brings together leading experts, policymakers, scholars, and community leaders to tackle the urgent issues of hate speech, social polarization, and their devastating consequences. Explore strategies to prevent hate crimes, support victims, and build resilient, inclusive communities. Key topics include the impact of digital platforms, community resilience, legal challenges, and the drivers of polarization. Don’t miss this critical opportunity for collaboration and action!
Free registration link: eventbrite.ca/e/internationa…
#CounterHate #EndPolarization #CommunityResilience #HumanRights #SocialJustice #inclusivesociety
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Devastating reports of suicide of young woman in Ghor #Afghanistan. My thoughts are with family. Investigation & accountability needed. Systematic gender oppression also requires more mental health support. For those struggling, talk to others, incl. professionals. There is hope
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It was great to meet with @JacobCollierMP alongside @hazaracommittee @MrPKarimi and Hazara Community in Burton @Omid_Jafari today to discuss the @APPGHazara. Looking forward to working further with Jacob on these issues. #StopHazaraGenocide
It was a pleasure to meet again with Omid from the Burton Community Centre and Karimi from The Hazara Committee UK 🤝
We discussed the persecution of Hazaras in Afghanistan and other countries. I look forward to working with the community to raise these issues.
@hazaracommittee
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کمیته روابط خارجی پارلمان کانادا اعلام کرد قتلعام هزارهها در دوران امیر عبدالرحمن و ادامه آزار و اذیت آنها را بهرسمیت میشناسد.
گفتوگو با طاهر شاران، استاد دانشگاه
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The Taliban has reportedly abducted political activist Jawed Kohistani, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. He has a heart condition, and his family is deeply concerned about his health and wellbeing. Please help raise awareness about his case.@AzarNayera
