Be prepared to listen, to observe to dialogue, to analyse and to understand other's views. For dialogue and diplomacy are the only guarantee of a lasting peace.
@MetraMehran
: Gender Apartheid reflects the experience of Afg women. Demand for recognition of that comes from women both from inside Afg and in exile. Experts also concur on that need. Systematic restrictions embody Apartheid. Important to listen to voices of victims &survivors.
We successfully concluded the 3rd National Dialogue Conference on Afghanistan. A diverse group of over 80 civil society, young political forces, professionals,intellectuals,HR activists, journalists engaged in a thorough & constructive dialogue on the complex trajectory ahead.
PRESS RELEASE:
National Dialogue,Role of Civil Society and the Future of Democratic Forces in Afghanistan.
During a 2 days conference,over 60 intellectuals,civil society leaders, human rights experts,activists,journalists, academics, researchers& professionals gathered in Geneva.
In Session 2: The Society: Civil Society Redefined, Women's Movements, we have a group of leading civil society activists, who will discuss if/how to redefine the civil society and women's movements in Afghanistan
The second round of our conference on “National Dialogue, Role of Civil Society,and the Future of Democratic Forces in Afghanistan, is coming up in Antalya,Türkiye in partnership with the Akadeniz University 16-17 of March 2023.
Visit the CDP-G website for full description.
ما با شرکایي جامعه مدني و متخصصان جوان افغانستان در ژنيوا گرد هم آمده ايم تا فعالیت های شبکه جامعه مدني و نيروي ها معاصر سياسي در 2022-2023 را بررسی کنیم. این گفت وشنود یک روزه بر تیم سازی، تعیین هدف، و ایجاد کمیته های کاری برای رسیدگی به مسائل مهم و ر فتن به پیش متمرکز است.
Panel 5:public service&what is possible: mis-management of aid compromised effectiveness,high overhead costs, mutiple subcontracting caused reliance on aid for basic subsistence. State of education in Afg discussed & innovative solutions online learning with due attention to risk
A so-far unique & inclusive platform to discuss the challenges facing Afghanistan, the role the civil society, democratic forces,women in restoring peace, democratic governance &preventing war was organized&led by our colleague Dr
@aliyeyilmaz7
. A women leading at the forefront.
Moving forward with aim of revitalizing Afghanistan’s emerging civil&democratic forces&our national dialogue series, CDP-G is honored to present our new distinguished experts team members. Afg Civil society moves from networks toward a movement, we r honored to be pioneering hub.
Ismail Miakhil, Lets define our national interests, our political point of view. We must not empower the Taliban's stance with our rhetorics. Afghanistan requires a framework. Sharia law is always open for interpretation. My question to the Taliban is: Are you a system or a group
Afghanistan Constitutional Law Experts Group is meeting for the first time at Genava International Conference Center (17-18 Nov). The group discuss the future legal structure of state and constitutionalism in the aftermath of the fall of the Republic in August 2021.
A series about the CDP-G's efforts to educate, engage in dialogue, & foster regional cooperation on peace-building, reconciliation, & humanitarian affairs in Afghanistan & its exiled communities. Discussing & devising local and global solutions to contemporary challenges. ☮️
An excellent&well argued article in Farsi by
@AtefaTayeb
partly presented during the 3rd Antalya Conference. “Analyzing Afghanistan’s women protest movement; a social movement theory approach”. Offers a deeper look at the post-2021,women protest movement
دكتور مصطفي مستور
@mmmastoor
وزیر اسبق اقتصاد ويكي از متخصصين عرصه ماليه در كشور در مورد پویایی، چرایی و چگونگی ورود اقتصاد افغانستان به رکود بحث می کند؟ سایر سوالات مرتبط در مصاحبه کامل این یکشنبه، 10 دسامبر در ساعت 18:00 بوقت اروپا مشاهده كرده مي توانيد
Session 1:The Politics –Consensus, Constitution,and Institutions
Panel I:Popular Sovereignty; the question of power, Public Participation; the question of Governance
- What is the current state of affairs? How shall governments earn their legitimacy?Election? Loya Jirga…
CDP-G is honored to host a vital civil society gathering in Geneva. The Organization of Afghanistan’s Emerging Civil and Political Forces Network (ECPF-A) acknowledges the pressing need for dialogue and action amid the country's rapidly worsening situation.
Final Document ( Summary of Discussions and Recommendations ) of the 2nd CDP-G National Dialogue; Role of Civil Society, Women and the Future of Afghanistan
in partnership with Akdeniz University – on March 16 and 17, 2023, in Antalya, Türkiye.
Social change in different area of life in Afghanistan. Where Afghanistan is when is come to civil society and where is it going. What can the civil society do? What can the diaspora do? How International partners and regional country assist not harm Afghanistan.
Panel Six: Afghanistan and the Evolving Regional Security and Economic Paradigm: Diplomatic Engagement&Disengagement; Regional and International actors)
-(New Dynamism in the region and Afghanistan’s place) and the prospect of Afghanistan’s Neutrality; more or less feasible?)
Join us at Geneva Peace Week 2023!
On Oct 31, 09-10:30,invite you to our joint event at Conference Center C1 (PÉTALE 5)&ONLINE.
📎 [Registration Link]
This year,
@OSCE
&
@Cdp_Geneva
focus on the crucial role of women in peace & security processes.
@Fawziakoofi77
@Shahgul_Rezaie
Women were passive observers/consumers of traditional media in the past. Social media has allowed women to be producers of information. Meaning, social media has allowed women to reclaim their identities in public.
#cdpg
conference
Negara Mirdad, We are facing a very serious crisis in Afghanistan today. We lack a legitimate government. Women's resistance doesn't go back to a recent history. We have been at the frontline for a long time.
What is the role of diaspora civil society groups, those recently evacuated and those already established outside Afghanistan in preventing a total reversal of relative social progress.
What is the situation of business, taxes and revenues in Afghanistan. The role of humanitarian assistance and challenges/opportunity of regional economic cooperations. The last panel for today.
Our teams are working late to prepare for tomorrow’s event. Afghanistan needs its youth to come together for changing the dangerous trajectory of their country. 🇦🇫
On 20 & 21 June,we are honored to host a crucial gathering civil society in Geneva. The Organization of Afghanistan’s Emerging Civil and Political Forces Network (ECPF-A) recognizes the urgent need for dialogue and action amidst a rapidly deteriorating situation in the country.
Join us tomorrow Geneva Peace Week 2023!
On Oct 31, 09-10:30, at Conference Center C1 (PÉTALE 5)&ONLINE.
📎 [Registration Link]
This year,
@OSCE
&
@Cdp_Geneva
focus on the crucial role of women in peace & security processes.
@Fawziakoofi77
@Shahgul_Rezaie
This video reflects a summary of discussions, and recommendations covered in “National Dialogue, Role of Civil Society and Democratic Forces in the Future of Afghanistan”, 4-5 March, 2024, Antalya Türkiye.
Happy Eid Fitr to CDP-G’s friends & community ans everyone celebrating. We wish peace and prosperity prevail in Afghanistan and around the world. And Eid bringing hope and happiness.
#HappyEid
Afghanistan facing unprecedented upheavals, regression of rights and basic liberties, loss of livelihood and contraction of economy. The only alternative save a civil is a National Dialogue. CDP-G is taking a small step. Our 2nd conference starts tomorrow in Antalya-Türkiye.
Excited 2 announce the 3rd CDP-G National Dialogue Conference in Antalya on 4-5March 24. Drawing a large group of Afghan stakeholders,the dialogue will cover “sovereignty,legitimacy,inclusive constitution, macroeconomic, civil society,& the role of contemporary political forces.”
Wazhma Tokhi,
@WazhmaTokhi
I am very pleased to see more women in this panel. The question is we expect freedom, work and bread and work from how? Women in Afghanistan are living in a prison, they don't have freedom and all this has less meaning without our fundamental freedom.
Spanta: School & University enrollment, free media, improved econ situation induced radical social change in Afg. Though terrorism, fraud and corruption challenged the progress.
.
@SR_Afghanistan
is taking questions from civil society members about the upcoming Doha meeting, the challenges facing Afghanistan, and the deteriorating human rights situation in
#Afghanistan
.
What media can do? Ethical responsibility, activism and journalism. The role of citizens journalist, the role of Afghanistan’s media and young professionals to keep the international audience informed. Conclusion: the onus is on the us, the people of Afghanistan to take the lead.
Excited that our next episode of the dialogue series features Ex-Mins of Economy Dr
@mmmastoor
, a respected economist, who will provide insights into Afghanistan's contracted economy amidst the uncertainty of Taliban rule. Stay tuned for a nuanced discussion on a vital topic.
Dr. Atefa Tayeb
@AtefaTayeb
, despite all challenges we have the “Bread, Work, Freedom Movement” in Afghanistan lead by women. It’s phenomenal and deep rooted. The reaction to it shows it’s significant. What is happening in Afghanistan is similar to a gender apartheid.
CDP-G will organize the second round of its conference on National Dialogue, Role of Civil Society,and the Future of Democratic Forces in Afghanistan, in Antalya,Türkiye in partnership with the Akadeniz University 23-24 February 2023.
Visit the CDP-G website for full description.
Our 6th episode of dialogue with research fellow at RWI Mr.
@EhsanQaane
will offer invaluable insights into the challenges & opportunities involved in transitioning from a history marked by war to a future defined by peace & democracy. Stay tuned!
🗓️ 7 January 2024
🕰️ 18:00 CET
اعلاميه گروه تخصصی حقوق اساسی افغانستان پیرامون تدوین قانون اساسی
نوامبر 18-17 ، 2023
ژنو - سوئیس
گروه تخصصی حقوق اساسی افغانستان بتاریخ 18-17 ماه نوامبر 2023 مطابق 27-26 ماه عقرب 1402 در مرکز کنفرانس های بین المللی شهر ژنیو گرد هم آمد. 👇🏼
Please join us for this
#HRC57
on 10 Sept. 2024 Room XXV 13:00-14:00 (CEST) Palais des Nations
All-Tools Approach for Accountability in
Afghanistan: The Role of the Treaty Bodies.
Speaking at 21st Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, our colleague and human rights Activist
@Metra_Mehran
said: "Atrocities happening in Afghanistan is not going to remain there. It’s going to cross boundaries." -
The participants of the Doha Process Review Conference6-7th June in Ankara Turkiye commend the ongoing efforts of the UN for peace and stability in Afghanistan. Concern was raised over the diminishing focus on fundamental human rights, values and ignorance of non-Taliban sides.
Please the summary of the discussions and recommendations of the “3rd National Dialogue, Role of Civil Society and Democratic Forces in the Future of Afghanistan” in Antalya on 4-5th March 2024. Farsi and Pashtu versions are also available from our website:
In its first meeting, Afghanistan’s constitutional expert group had an interactive discussion with
@InterpeaceTweet
Geneva team. Constitutions, designed and processed appropriately are social contract & instrument of peace building. Transparent process & substance are essential.
Sami Mahdi: We are facing three crisis in Afghanistan, crisis of legitimacy, crisis of human rights, and crisis of humanitarian that includes poverty and displacement.
"On
#InternationalWomensDay
, sending solidarity to the brave women and girls in Afghanistan enduring challenging times. May their strength prevail against repressive policies, and may the world unite to support their rights, empowering them to thrive and flourish.
#IWD2024
Frishta Kargar: Active & Full Participation of women in all domains of life is essential. Marginalized communities of women and girls, minority groups, those with disability have to be empowered. We have to provide physical and digital accessibility to women.
Zalmai Neshat
@ZalNishat
Over the past 20 years,efforts were made to shape up the Civil Society in Afghanistan. However, since 2021,the Taliban are suppressing the Civil Society and changing its definition. On the other hand we need to expand the civil society including in exile
On the 2nd anniversary of state collapse and Taliban’s military takeover of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 an expert panel will discuss “Doha peace talks, state collapse and its implication on global peacebuilding” at 15:00 on August 17, 2023. Register via email
Today, the Center for Dialogue and Progress – Geneva took a significant step towards fostering positive change. 🤝 Over 20 Civil Society Organizations and young professionals united to review the 2022-2023 activities of this dynamic network. Highlights 👇
“In the case of Afghanistan, we need to redefine "civil society." It's no longer the traditional civil society operating in an open space. Today's expanded definition includes all civil&political actors resisting the tyranny of Talibanism&struggling for equality,freedom, dignity”
Our first round of online discussions on the anniversary of CDP-G’s Dialogue on civil society and democratic political forces in future of Afghanistan with Amb.
@AndishaNasir
, moderated by Amb.
@tahirqadiry
, will be aired tomorrow.
As a recent entrants to the Think Tank community in Europe, we are trying to link, learn and collaborate with sister organizations. Thanks to Mr.
@ShoaibTimory
.
@ShoaibTimory
is a senior fellow at the
@Cdp_Geneva
, a civil society organisation established in Geneva with a focus on the situation in Afghanistan 🇦🇫. He previously worked as the Deputy Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the UN in Geneva between 2019 and 2021.
Speech by Mrs Ozlenen Ozkan Rector of
@Akdenizun
University. Türkiye is committed to education in Afghanistan As the first female Rector of this University with two daughters, women education and choice is also a personal mission for me. Without women education no development.
Statement: Afghanistan Constitutional Law Expert Group Calls for Genuine, Transparent and Inclusive Constitution Drafting Process
The Group convened on 17-18 of Nov 2023.
How to achieve gains amidst Democratic setbacks. An important 3 days workshop in Sarajevo by
@NEDemocracy
. Democratic forces and civil society from Afghanistan are strongly represented.
The Center for Dialogue and Progress-Geneva extends its joyous Eid greetings to all who around the world celebrating Eid, especially to the people of Afghanistan. May this auspicious occasion bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your lives.
Eid Mubarak!
@Cdp_Geneva
conference panel on stocktaking of media freedom: Media is facing a squeeze under Taliban rule not only because of Taliban's oppressive and arbitrary practices but also because of the shrinkage of economy, resulting in job losses and slashing of salaries.
Panel 7: Development, Finance, and Innovative Solutions for Afghanistan, Devel Projects, Budget, what is possible)
Private Sector, what is left of it. Can region offer a solution)( Security, insecurity, big investments, challenges, opportunities, Revenue,Accountability.
از جانب هيات مديره و تمامي همكاران مركز ديالوگ و ترقي، حلول سال ١٤٠٣ ه.خورشيدي و جشن نوروز باستان را بشما تبريك و تهنيت عرض داريم.
د يالوگ او پراختیا مرکز د مدیره هیئت او ټولو همکارانو په استازیتوب تاسو ته د ١٤٠٣ لمریز کال او د لرغوني نوروز د رارسیدو په مناسبت مبارکي وایم.
CDPG presents its "Civil Society and Democratic Political Forces Dialogue Series" This pioneering Dialogue, initiated a year ago, aims to shed light on the challenges & opportunities Afghanistan faces today.We delve into the trajectory of social change & progress, contemplate 1/2
Plenary Session:
Afghanistan and Efforts since the Fall of the Republic
Human Rights, Situation of Women and
Peace, Political Settlement, International Norms, and Sharia Law
We are honored to coorganize the event "Countering Gender Apartheid & Gender Persecution in Afghanistan: Call for Global Action for Accountability& Codification" at the 56th Session of the
@UN_HRC
. The discussion aims to address the urgent need for accountability& codification.
On the sidelines of the Antalya Conference, we conducted a insightful poll, engaging the audience in discussions about the future of Afghanistan. Participants were asked thought-provoking questions that delved into various aspects of the country's trajectory. 👇
Dr. Aliya Yilmaz, Asst. Prof of Islamic studies&history at Suleyman Demirel university,🇹🇷 is a prominent women rights activist&politics figure. An academic&practitioner,served as a commissioner in Afghanistan’s civil service commission. She is a pioneer of CDPG Dialogue-Antalya.
Nargis Nehan,
@NehanNargis
. This time the women of Afghanistan are at the front line and facing the Taliban. I call upon the men to stand by women for the sake of your daughters.
2nd session, moderate by
@KambaizR
• Parliament, inclusivity & gender (Mrs. Shukria Barakzai)
• Freedom of expression, access to information and accountability (Roya Musawi)
• Civil Service and Education (Dr. Aliye Yilmaz)
• Finance and Infrastructure (Dr. Mustafa Mastoor)
Pls join our upcoming event "Human Rights in Afghanistan: how can CSO-led initiatives fill the documentation gap and support accountability?" It takes place parallel to the 54th Session of the
@UNHumanRights
on the 12th of Sept at 15.00 (CEST) hrs in Room XXV, Palais des Nations.
Faiz Mohammad Osmani: Sharia has divine source, and justice, respect are the pillars of that. When we talk bout Islamic system, there is no exact definition of this.
Eid Adha Mubarak from all CDP colleagues, our dialogue members and civil society networks partners. May this special occasion bring peace, joy, and blessings to all celebrating around the world.
In the final session of today’s civil society network workshop, Ms. Elham Kohistani talks about the possible scenarios for the civil society in
#Afghanistan
, strategy of the Network, and the way forward.
In our upcoming dialogue, we delve into the crucial interplay between legislative processes, legitimacy, and lasting stability with Dr.
@MutasemHaroon
. A focal point of our discussion will be the enigmatic case of Afghanistan, where constitutional longevity has proven elusive.
Mrs:
@ShagofahGhafori
Due to the positive changes over the past 20 years, the society looks differently at women of Afghanistan. We have made huge strides and we need to preserve them..
The Taliban, which took power in 2021, has continued to impose numerous rules & policies violating a wide range of human rights in
#Afghanistan
. They have carried out arbitrary detentions, torture & summary executions. On the
#HumanRightsDay
we call for justice & accountability👇
Press Release
CDP-G Conference
National Dialogue; Role of Civil Society, and the Future of Democratic Forces in Afghanistan
12/10/2022
Geneva, Switzerland - At the initiative of the Center for Progress –Geneva (CDP-G) a series of conferences.
Dr. Atefa Tayeb,
@AtefaTayeb
. Women are protesting and putting forward their demands too. Without women's presence in politics and society, a society cannot survive.
Haroun Mutasem: The only way of having legitimacy is having a constitution. It is said that Taliban is working on the draft of a constitution. But, the questions are: What values can the draft might guarantee?
The panel "Winning Peace to Avoid War: a Search for Common Ground" is highlighting the role of women, youth, civil society & how inclusive governance, a new social contract, a redefined local governance can lead to a legitimate government, consider Taliban views & bring peace.
This morning the
@CDP
-Geneva started its 2-Day workshop on the organisation of Afghanistan's Emerging Civil and Political Forces Network. A network of over 35 civil society organizations active in various aspects from humanitarian, human rights, private sector, diaspora, dialogue
As we commemorate 🕊️
#PeaceDay2023
, the Center for Dialogue and Progress - Geneva (CDPG) reaffirms its commitment to fostering peace and stability.
Together, let's work towards a world where peace prevails, understanding flourishes, and every individual can thrive in dignity.💙