Diplomacy, Geopolitics and Development – Strategic Choices in a Volatile Region
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Ambassador Ashraf Haidari
Advisory Board Diplomat and humanitarian leader, serving as Founder and President of Displaced International (DI). He previously served as Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka (2018–2022) and Director-General of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP). Earlier roles at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs included Director-General of Policy and Strategy and Deputy Chief of Mission in…
Mr. Ahmad Zia Saraj
Advisory Board Former Cheif of National Directorate of Security (NDS) He graduated from Amani High School in Kabul and later earned a master’s-level qualification in strategic management and leadership from the Chartered Management Institute in the United Kingdom. He also holds a master of defence studies from King’s College London (KCL).Mr. Ahmad Zia Saraj is…
From Matilda to Kabul: The Denial of Women – A Current Policy Defying Human Standards
Introduction On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) hosted a webinar titled “From Matilda to Kabul: The Denial of Women – A Current Policy Defying Human Standards.” The event took place against the backdrop of a stark global contradiction in how women’s rights are treated. While many countries celebrate women’s achievements,…
چهارمین رویداد مجمع دموکراسی برین تحت عنوان «آپارتاید جنسیتی در افغانستان: از کوچههای کابل تا فضای دیجیتال جهانی»
چهارمین رویداد مجمع دموکراسی برین تحت عنوان «آپارتاید جنسیتی در افغانستان: از کوچههای کابل تا فضای دیجیتال جهانی» به عنوان بخشی از کمپین جهانی ۱۶ روزه مبارزه با خشونت جنسیتی برگزار شد. این برنامه روز شنبه، ۱۵ قوس، با همکاری شورای بانوان جبهه مقاومت ملی و انجمن جهانی برابری برگزار گردید. در این نشست، سخنرانان…
محسن داور، رییس جنبش دموکراتیک ملی پاکستان
محسن داور، رییس جنبش دموکراتیک ملی پاکستان، در واکنش به درگیریهای مرزی میان طالبان و نیروهای مرزی پاکستان، این رویداد را «بخشی از یک سناریوی از پیشطراحیشده» دانست. این برنامه از سوی “ابتکار برین برای توسعه” برگزار شده بود. AwjNews
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 On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) hosted a webinar titled “Indoctrination and Erasure: Envisioning Afghanistan’s Trajectory Under Taliban Rule.” The session brought together experts to examine the profound political, security, and social transformations in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The main focus of the discussion…
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,…