From the Shadow of Taliban Lobbying to the Mosaic of Peace — Episode 8 | Mrs. Nigara Mirdad
Reimagining Afghanistan’s Future: The UN Mosaic Plan, Political Representation, and Afghan Women’s Voices
In this episode of the Bareen Podcast, Mrs. Nigara Mirdad, Deputy Ambassador of Afghanistan in Poland, examines the challenges of international engagement with the Taliban and explores alternative approaches to building a more inclusive political future for Afghanistan.
Mrs. Mirdad offers a critical perspective on the United Nations’ “Mosaic” plan, highlighting concerns about meaningful Afghan participation and the representation of the Afghan people, particularly women. Her discussion emphasizes that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without listening to the voices of those most affected by Afghanistan’s political crisis.
A central proposal is the establishment of a coordinated political office or platform for Afghan representatives and opponents of Taliban rule. Such a structure, she argues, could help consolidate efforts, strengthen political coordination, and provide a more unified voice for Afghans in exile in their engagement with the international community.
The episode explores the importance of inclusive political representation, diplomatic cooperation, women’s participation, and a peace process grounded in the aspirations and rights of the Afghan people.
Listen to Mrs. Nigara Mirdad’s perspective on the UN Mosaic plan, Afghan political representation, and the pursuit of a more inclusive and peaceful future beyond Taliban rule.
Speaker: Mrs. Nigara Mirdad — Deputy Ambassador of Afghanistan in Poland
Topic: The UN Mosaic plan, Afghan political representation, women’s rights, and inclusive peace
Event: From the Shadow of Taliban Lobbying to the Mosaic of Peace: Reimagining a Post-Taliban Future
Organizer: Bareen Initiative for Development (BID).