Quote:Since the Taliban seized power back in 2021, I, like many others around the world, have watched on in horror as the rights of women and girls living there have rapidly worsened. Afghanistan, already in a bad position economically, underwent a disastrous flood and earthquake. And a man-made human rights disaster has rapidly unfolded.

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Like many around the world, I found myself horrified and wondered if there was anything I could do to help. There are many charities out there, but it’s sometimes difficult to know where one’s money is going. I wanted to ensure I’d be using the right channels to directly assist women and girls in need. In my research, I came across across an article written by Dr Farkhondeh Akbari, an Afghani-Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Monash University. Her expertise centres on diplomatic actors and peace settlement negotiations with non-state armed groups.