Indoctrination and Erasure: Envisioning Afghanistan’s Trajectory Under Taliban Rule
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Indoctrination and Erasure: Envisioning Afghanistan’s Trajectory Under Taliban Rule
Introduction Afghanistan stands at a precarious crossroads under the Taliban regime, where the seeds of extremism are sown among boys through ideologically driven education, while girls and women are systematically excluded from schooling beyond primary levels and barred from most professional workspaces. This dual crisis not only perpetuates cycles of radicalization and inequality but also…
Aqela Adib Azizi
Public Relations Officer She is an Afghan-born women’s rights activist, communications professional, and community service worker with over 15 years of experience advocating for girls’ education, women’s empowerment, and human rights. She has worked extensively in remote and culturally sensitive areas of Afghanistan, overcoming social, security, and religious barriers to promote access to education for…
Ms. Hayide Işıl
Coordination Officer Ms. Hayide Işıl is a social worker, migration expert, and academic specializing in refugee integration, women’s rights, and psychosocial support. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and a thesis-based Master’s degree in Islamic History and Arts from Istanbul University. She has worked with international organizations including UNHCR partners, Doctors of the World,…
Ms. Nabiya Khatibi
Communication and Outreach Officer Nabiya Khatibi is a Law and Political Science graduate, human rights defender, and civil activist in education and research. Having previously served as a teacher in Afghanistan, she has played a vital role in the intellectual empowerment of the youth. She currently serves as the Communications and Outreach Officer at the…
Mr. Bismellah Taban
Anti-Extremism Program Advisor Mr. Bismellah Taban is Anti-Extremism Program Advisor. He is Former General Director of Crime Investigation Department of Ministry of Interior Affairs of Afghanistan and PhD candidate with expertise in counter-radicalization and security studies. He has contributed to policy development and program design aimed at preventing violent extremism, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
Ms. Arpan Rai
Media Advisor & Independent Journalist Ms. Arpan Rai is a media advisor and independent correspondent specializing in human rights, gender issues, and Asian affairs. She has reported extensively for international media outlets, including The Independent, covering conflict zones and global politics. Her work focuses on amplifying marginalized voices and promoting freedom of expression.
Dr. Sahraa Karimi
Advocacy Advisor Ms. Sahraa Karimi is an Afghan film director and University Lecturer, screenwriter, and producer, and the first Afghan woman to earn a PhD in Film Studies. She is internationally recognized for her feature film Hava, Maryam, Ayesha, Afghanistan’s official Oscar submission premiered at the Venice Film Festival. She previously served as the first…
Mr. Mohammad Nasir Saleh
Founder & Director General – Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) Mr. Mohammad Nasir Saleh is a security and defense expert and the Founder and Director General of the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID). Master’s degree in Military and Security Studies from King’s College London, and a Level Seven Master’s in Defense Studies from the UK’s…
Mr. Gulla Jan Khawari
Advisory Board Former Deputy Minister for Strategy and Policy, Ministry of Defense, Afghanistan Mr. Gulla Jan Khawari is a senior defense and security strategist. He served as Deputy Minister for Strategy and Policy at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense, where he oversaw national defense planning, institutional reform, and modernization of the armed forces. He played a…
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