07/11/2026
WORDS (Women Organization for Rights, Dignity and Speech) welcomes the “Iran, Afghanistan, Human Rights and the Role of the European Union” meeting, which was held on Tuesday at the European Parliament Office in Rome.
The event was organized by the Institute for Cooperation with Foreign Countries (ICPE), and brought together representatives of European institutions, experts, and human rights advocates to discuss the human rights situation in Afghanistan and Iran, as well as the European Union’s responsibility in supporting civil society, women, and fundamental freedoms.
During the meeting, Giorgia Pietropaoli, Board Member of WORDS (Women Organization for Rights, Dignity and Speech ), emphasized the need for greater European attention to the situations in Iran and Afghanistan and called for a more active role by the European Union in supporting women, human rights defenders, and civil society activists.
Referring to the increasing restrictions on women and the widespread human rights violations in both countries, she stressed the need to adopt effective policies to support fundamental freedoms and strengthen international cooperation in this area.
The meeting was held to examine practical approaches for supporting civil society and strengthening human rights diplomacy. Participants discussed the European Union’s responsibilities regarding developments in Afghanistan and Iran, as well as ways to support civil society and human rights activists.
The meeting was moderated by Gianni Lattanzio, Secretary General of the Institute for Cooperation with Foreign Countries (ICPE).
WORDS reiterates the importance of continuing such dialogues and emphasizes the need for joint cooperation between international institutions and civil society to promote and protect women’s rights, human dignity, and fundamental freedoms in Afghanistan, Iran, and other countries facing serious human rights challenges.
