The Taliban takeover in the summer of 2021 profoundly altered the trajectory of Afghanistan. While the impact has been felt across the country, no population has been more affected than Afghan women and girls.
Taliban Decision to Delay Girls’ Return to School ‘A Huge Blow’
The announcement by the Taliban to delay reopening girls’ secondary schools, is a huge blow to the rights and well-being of Afghan girls.
Her Stories: 11 Years of War in Syria
Refugees International hosted an event featuring “Her Stories” filmmaker Abdel Kader Habak and Syrian women featured in the film.
Lifesaving Humanitarian Response for Women and Girls in Afghanistan: An Urgent Call for U.S. Action
Urgent action is needed to address the looming famine and avert a humanitarian catastrophe that will impact women and girls in Afghanistan.
Lifesaving Humanitarian Response for Women and Girls in Afghanistan: An Urgent Call for U.S. Action
Afghanistan already faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world and the rights of women and girls are disproportionately impacting their health, safety, and access to lifesaving assistance. The U.S. government must act to ramp up the humanitarian response.
Womanhood & International Relations: Devon Cone on COVID-19 Impact on Migration & Humanitarian Crises
Since the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, it seems there is a growing number of humanitarian crises taking place all over the world. What is the bigger picture?
CTV News: The Fight for Freedom for Women in Afghanistan
Refugees International’s Senior Advocate for Women and Girls Devon Cone speaks to CTV News about the situation for women in Afghanistan.
Afghan Women and Girls Under Immediate Threat: The Responsibility to Protect and Assist Is Just Beginning
Following the fall of Kabul, Afghan women must have pathways to seek protection and must be included in the country’s humanitarian response.
Letter Urging Action to Find Missing Yazidi Women and Children
Refugees International joins other experts and organizations in calling for action to find missing Yazidi women and children.
Women in Tigray Face Increased Risk of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The humanitarian system is failing women and girls in Tigray, Ethiopia.