Afghanistan Peace Talks. A Road to Nowhere?

Report from the Webinar on 26 April 2021

The discussion with prominent experts dealt with the chances for a sustainable peace process and a lasting ceasefire between the government and the Taliban.

Afghan women – the quintessence for peace

by Heela Najibullah

UN Resolution 1325 demands to include women's full equal participation in peacebuilding. However, Afghan women's voices are marginalized. Only 4 out of 21 members of Afghan goverment's negotiation team are women and zero in…

Study: From Austria to Afghanistan

Forced return and a new migration cycle

The study by VIDC consultant Ali Ahmad looks into the question of how deportees in Afghanistan are doing after their return. We spoke with 16 men in Afghanistan who had to return from Austria.

Afghanistan: The U.S.-Taliban Agreement could be reviewed

One year after the signing of the peace agreement between the US and the Taliban, there is still no peace in the country. VIDC consultant Ali Ahmad reports on recent developments.

Dard Kush II: Desk reviews of refugee policies in Pakistan and Afghanistan

As part of the Dard Kush II project, we have conducted two desk reviews examining the legal and policy frameworks related to Afghan refugees in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Peace needs women!

Afghan women are urging for their inclusion in the peace process

In November, two important conferences for the future of Afghanistan took place. One was the Afghan Women Leaders' Peace Summit 2020 in Dubai and the other was the International Donors' Conference in Geneva.

Refugee Women as Agents for Peace

The UN Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Context of Forced Migration

Thursday, 3 December 2020, 17:00 - 18:30, CET (Zoom Webinar in English and Arabic)
Panel discussion and study presentation: The UNSCR 1325 and its application on the participation and rights of refugee women in the EU.

A New US-President. Impacts on the Arab World

Report from the Webinar on 23 November 2020

The invited experts from the USA, Lebanon and Great Britain discussed whether and how the new US administration will change the strategic guidelines in the Arab region.

Corruption, National Bankruptcy and Social Protest - On the Situation in Lebanon

By Helmut Krieger

H. Krieger analyzes the causes of the revolt, which is directed against mismanagement and corruption, as well as the consequences of the influence of regional and global powers through economic, political and military…

No Peace Without Women

Report from the panel discussion on 22 August 2020

The discussion focused on the 20th anniversary of UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and was part of the AKIS conference "20 Years of Banu - First Independent Afghan Women's Magazine".