From the Shadow of Taliban Lobbying to the Mosaic of Peace: Reimagining a Post-Taliban Future
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Countering Extremism: Fortifying Communities Against Ideological Peril
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Countering Extremism: Fortifying Communities Against Ideological Peril
Introduction: A Unified Call for Awareness and Action On June 14, 2025, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID), hosted a webinar featuring university professors, civil society activists, youth, and prominent political figures. This event was a concerted effort to explore the phenomenon of extremism and propose strategies for building resilient and informed communities capable of…
Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan
Introduction: Valuing Spirituality On May 16, 2025, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) hosted the second series of the Bareen Democracy Forum titled “Hope in Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan.” The most pressing issue in Afghanistan today remains the critique of the Taliban’s policies…
Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward
Introduction: A Spark of Light Amid Darkness On March 27 and 28, 2025, Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) hosted an event that shone like a beacon through the darkness of Taliban rule over Afghanistan. The “Bareen Democracy Forum,” organized by the “Bareen Initiative for Development (BID),” convened under the banner ” Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s…
Bareen Democracy Forum
Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward Concept Note Background: Afghanistan has undergone significant political shifts in recent decades, with moments of democratic progress interrupted by periods of authoritarian rule. The Taliban’s return to power has resulted in a severe democratic backslide, restricting civil liberties, human rights, and governance structures. Despite these challenges, the aspirations for…
Empowering Women Through Networking and Innovation
The Bareen Initiative for Development held an online seminar entitled “Empowering Voices: Standing Up to Gender-Based Violence” on November 25, 2024. The seminar was launched on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the Elimination of Women’s Voices in Afghanistan. to the passive, was held The speaker of…