- Category: IDD-AFAD-MO
May 27-31, 2018 - The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances commemorates the International Week of the Disappeared and expresses solidarity with the families whose loved ones have been forcibly disappeared.
- Category: Statements
The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) remembers those who became victims of state violence between 17th to 20th May 1992 in Bangkok, Thailand and urges the Thai government to improve the situation of human rights in general and to resolve and put to a stop cases of enforced disappearances in particular.
- Category: Statements
Today, the Asian Federation Against Enforced Disappearances (AFAD) pays a tribute to the life and work of Aasia Jeelani who was a foot soldier of human rights in conflict ridden Indian Administered Kashmir.
Today, the Asian Federation Against Enforced Disappearances (AFAD) pays a tribute to the life and work of Aasia Jeelani who was a foot soldier of human rights in conflict ridden Indian Administered Kashmir.Born on 9th of February, 1974 Aasia laid down her life in the pursuit of truth and justice for the people of Kashmir. She was martyred on the 20th April 2004 while on assignment in the remote district of Kupwara in Indian Administered Kashmir when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated that blew the car carrying her and her colleagues and killed her.
- Category: Statements
Easter Sunday is very important for Christians all over the world as it signifies the celebration of Christ’s victory over death. The Easter Story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by Christ when He gave His body and His blood to wash clean the faults and shortcomings of the world and of His triumphant resurrection.
- Category: Statements
24 March 2018 - The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) commemorates the International Day for the Right to Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. We are witness to a world where violation of human rights in the form of summary executions, enforced disappearances and torture occur routinely and those who seek justice are persecuted, threatened and executed. Yet, there are countless number of people who raise their voice to seek justice and to protect the rights of others.
- Category: Statements
20 March 2018
To our friends and colleagues in KontraS,
Warm greetings on your 20th Anniversary!
On this occasion, the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) salutes the women and men of KontraS who worked ard to establish the organization and to develop it to full maturity as the most spected human rights organization in Indonesia. The human rights activism of our sisters and brothers in KontraS is making a huge difference in the lives of victims of human rights violations in this vast Southeast Asian archipelago, whose dark history is marred with the blood of innumerable victims.
- Category: Statements
As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day, the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) pays tribute to all women who have been relentlessly struggling for truth and justice. AFAD remembers the women victims of enforced disappearance – those who have been forcibly disappeared as well as those whose lives have been gravely affected by the phenomenon of enforced disappearance even as they continue to fight bravely against it.
- Category: Statements
Sowing Disrespect,HinderingJustice: AFAD Condemns India for Prohibiting APDP to Pay its Respects to Atta Mohammed Khan
The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) expresses its utmost concern for the safety of human rights defenders and the situation of human rights in Indian-‐occupied Kashmir. On the 4th of February 2018, a team led by Advocate Parvez Imroz along with activists, family members of the disappeared, and lawyers were detained at Boniyar Police Station in Baramulla, district of North Kashmir.