Bishnaw, established in 2020 by the Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies (DROPS) in Kabul, Afghanistan, is a digital platform dedicated to capturing the real-time experiences and opinions of Afghan women and girls across diverse provinces. The name “Bishnaw” translates to “listen” in Dari, reflecting the platform’s mission to ensure that Afghan women’s voices are integral to national and international discussions on peace, security, and development.
On July 31, 2025, the Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies (DROPS), in partnership with Rawadari, the Afghanistan Human Rights and Democracy Organization (AHRDO), and Human Rights Defenders Plus (HRD+), announced the official launch of a People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan under the framework of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal (PPT), an international opinion tribunal based in Rome that has held over 50 sessions globally on human rights violations, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Scheduled for October 8 through October 10, 2025, in Madrid, the tribunal will hear testimonies from Afghan women and girls who have faced systematic repression since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, with witnesses including survivors, legal experts, and human rights advocates from around the world.
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Powered by DROPS, Paiwast connects Afghan women worldwide, offering resources and forums to support peacebuilding and advocacy. Meaning “Connect” in Pashto and Dari, it symbolizes resilience and unity in promoting gender equality.
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