Azadi Zan

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

UNFPA estimates that the maternal mortality ratio in Afghanistan is 638 deaths per 100 000 livebirths, one of the highest rates globally. This rate reflects not only gaps in service delivery but also the interaction of political instability, economic constraints, and gendered regulation that shape whether care can be accessed or delivered.

UNFPA estimates that the maternal mortality ratio in Afghanistan is 638 deaths per 100 000 livebirths, one of the highest rates globally. This rate reflects not only gaps in service delivery but also the interaction of political instability, economic constraints, and gendered regulation that shape...

06/10/2026

This article in The Conversation Australia + NZ busts some of the myths at the basis of the Coalitions new migration policy proposed for Australia should they win the next election

The long-awaited plan includes cutting net overseas migration by two thirds and a crackdown on visa-hopping, but it’s all built on shaky foundations.

03/10/2026

Canberra folks! Come on down to the Haig Park Market and join us for our first ever market stall. Feel free to buy something to help us continue our work supporting Afghan women's rights defenders

23/09/2026

It was an honour to be at the National Press Club for address by Sami Omari last week.

Sami Omari, Independent Geopolitical Strategist and Policy Consulta...

23/09/2026

Even in the darkest of circumstances, the strength and resilience of Afghan women and girls prevails.

The remarkable Dr Nilofar Ebrahimi has dedicated her life to fighting for fundamental freedoms for women and girls. She was forced to flee Afghanistan, and now calls Australia home.

From here, her fight continues - including through the ZamZam Foundation, which delivers support to vulnerable people in Afghanistan, with a focus on women and girls.

People like Nilofar remain a beacon of hope and inspiration for Afghan communities around the world.

23/09/2026

Executive Summary August 2026 marked the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, during which time the regime has systematically erased Afghan women and girls from public life. The Taliban has imposed over 160 restrictive decrees on women, denying their access to educati...

22/09/2026

What is the state of women's rights in Afghanistan today? Explore the data, frequently asked questions, and what the world must do to stand with Afghan women.

22/09/2026

August 15, 2026 will mark five years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Over the last five years, the Taliban’s increasingly draconian policies have made Afghanistan one of the world’s gravest human rights crises, particularly for women and girls.

09/09/2026

https://youtu.be/qFDFB-fEaa0?si=ueYMMRcdtO7E6fR7

On 1 September 2026, Farida Shaheed, the United Nations Special Rap...