Advancing Afghan Women's Rights

The situation for global gender equality continues to deteriorate, but Afghan women, who have suffered some of the greatest consequences of patriarchal systems, continue to fight for their rights, even under the Taliban’s regime of gender apartheid. In November, diaspora, humanitarian, human rights and other community groups gathered in Canberra to discuss what practical steps could be taken to advance Afghan women’s rights. This event will launch the report summarising those discussions and compiling those recommendations.

Click here for details on the preceding event held at ANU on 25 November 2024.

Presented by the ANU Gender Institute, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Date & time

Thu 01 May 2025, 5.30–7pm

Location

Lecture Theatre 1, Hedley Bull Building

Speakers

• Susan Hutchinson PhD Candidate, Coral Bell School; Executive Director; Azadi-e Zan
• Wahidullah Waissi Ambassador to Australia for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
• Maryam Zahid CEO, Afghan Women on the Move

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Updated:  2 May 2025/Responsible Officer:  Convenor, Gender Institute/Page Contact:  Gender Institute