The People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan (PTWA) held its judgment dissemination event on March 17, 2026, at the UN Women Headquarters in New York City. The hybrid event, titled “Local Leadership, Global Responsibility,” brought together international legal experts and human rights defenders to present the formal findings of the tribunal regarding the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.

Key Findings of the Tribunal

• Crimes Against Humanity: The tribunal formally concluded that the Taliban’s systematic policies constitute crimes against humanity.
• Gender Persecution: The ruling declared the Taliban’s actions as institutionalized gender persecution and gender apartheid.
• Severe Deprivation: The findings highlighted the total denial of fundamental rights for Afghan women, including education, employment, and freedom of movement.
• Lack of Legal Recourse: The documentation proved the complete absence of independent domestic legal remedies for victims under the current regime.

Event Overview

• Format: Hybrid session allowing both in-person attendance in New York and global virtual participation.
• Collaborators: Co-organized by PTWA, Rawadari, the Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO), the HRD Plus Network, and DROPS.
• Objective: To urge the international community to take concrete legal and diplomatic steps based on the tribunal’s compiled evidence.