Afghanistan, June 19 -- International representatives, human rights advocates and Afghan women gathered in Geneva to call for stronger accountability measures and greater protection of women's rights in Afghanistan.
The Shahmama Organization hosted a conference titled "Pathways to Justice and Human Rights for Women in Afghanistan" in Geneva, bringing together representatives of governments, international organizations, United Nations agencies, human rights defenders and Afghan women activists.
According to a statement issued by the organization on Thursday, the event was supported by 11 countries, the European Union and the UN Women. Participants expressed deep concern over the worsening human rights situation facing women and girls in Af...