UN Human Rights Council To Hold Meeting Regarding Afghanistan’s Situation

The UN Human Rights Council will review the situation in Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 18, during its 56th session.

During this meeting, Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, will present a report on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban control.

In this report, Bennett will provide information to the UN Human Rights Council about the discriminatory actions of the Taliban against Afghan women and girls.

Previously, Heather Barr, Human Rights Watch associate women’s rights director, said that Bennett's new report on the "shocking and escalating abuse of Afghan women by the Taliban" is explicit and critical.

Barr stated that in an effort to gain Taliban cooperation, the UN has ignored the report of its Special Rapporteur.

Human Rights Watch has also called on countries to establish a mechanism for accountability and investigation of Taliban crimes within the framework of the Human Rights Council.