Mission & Vision
To defend the fundamental rights of women and girls against systemic human rights violations and gender apartheid, through education, documentation, support, independent storytelling, and rights-based advocacy at national and international levels. To strengthen human dignity, gender equality, and access to education, protection, justice, and social participation for Afghan women, while establishing accountability mechanisms for perpetrators […]
To defend the fundamental rights of women and girls against systemic human rights violations and gender apartheid, through education, documentation, support, independent storytelling, and rights-based advocacy at national and international levels.
To strengthen human dignity, gender equality, and access to education, protection, justice, and social participation for Afghan women, while establishing accountability mechanisms for perpetrators of women’s rights violations.
Guiding principles
- Commitment to universal human rights and gender equality
- Prioritizing the safety and protection of women (Do No Harm)
- Independence, political neutrality, and victim-centered approaches
- Confidentiality and protection of identities of at-risk individuals
- No legitimization of rights-violating structures
Strategic areas
- Education and empowerment of women and girls
- Documentation and advocacy for women’s rights
- Humanitarian and psychosocial support
- Physical and mental health, reclaiming bodily rights
- Sustainable livelihoods and economic independence
- Art, media, and preservation of women’s collective memory
- International networking and advocacy
- Digital and physical security for women human rights defenders
WJM describes its projects as specific, time-bound, and measurable actions implemented within these programs, addressing immediate and long-term needs of Afghan women both inside the country and in exile.