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Afghanistan (Region)
24 publications
Oct 20, 2025
Afghan students react to the Taliban’s recent internet ban
Resource · Jan 24, 2025
Taliban Travel Tracker
Dec 12, 2024
Bush Institute submits statement on Afghanistan to the House Foreign Affairs Committee
The Bush Institute submitted the below statement to the House Foreign Affairs Committee ahead of a hearing on the State Department's assessment of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, where Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified. The statement details key recommendations for the U.S. to support the Afghan people and hold the Taliban accountable for their widespread abuse.
Oct 24, 2024
Two-minute take: remember Afghanistan on World Polio Day
The Taliban have manipulated polio vaccine campaigns. It's time for the global community to act.
Resource · Sep 18, 2024
Captured State: The Taliban's mafia-like rule uncovered
Video · Aug 9, 2024
We can’t forget what many Olympians face back at home
Jul 26, 2024
At the Olympics and beyond, the world must stand with Afghan women
Jul 10, 2024
U.N. excludes civil society, accommodates Taliban demands at third Doha meeting
Jun 6, 2024
"The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council remains a symbol of hope and strength"
Igor Khrestin delivers remarks on behalf of the Bush Institute and Mrs. Laura Bush at the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council annual meeting
May 8, 2024
Afghan and Iranian Women are a Force in the Fight for Freedom
Video · Apr 15, 2024
Two-Minute Take: The Taliban profit while innocent Afghans suffer
Since retaking Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have focused on expanding their business opportunities. Taliban leaders are looking to increase their influence on the international stage and line their pocketbooks while the Afghan population, especially women and children, suffer greatly.
Report · Mar 27, 2024
The Role of Foreign Enablers in Perpetuating Taliban Corruption in Afghanistan
Report · Feb 28, 2024
The Human Cost of the Taliban's Corruption and Kleptocracy
Report · Feb 28, 2024
Corruption and Kleptocracy in Afghanistan Under the Taliban
Aug 8, 2023
The Taliban regime ‘survives on fear and oppression’: Q&A with advocate Onaba Payab
Report · Oct 11, 2022
Education is Power for Peace and Security in Afghanistan
Take action to support the rights of Afghan women and girls
Video · Oct 10, 2022
"If you want a developed country, we have to let girls study"
The youngest-ever elected politician and lawmaker in Afghanistan, now living in the U.S., continues to advocate for human rights, gender equity, and freedom and democracy in Afghanistan
Video · Sep 9, 2022
Remarks by President Bush at "Building Afghanistan's Future"
President Bush states, "We firmly believe it is in the interest of the United States to empower women in Afghanistan for the sake of national security and for the sake of peace," at Building Afghanistan's Future, a conference held March 30-31, 2011
Mar 22, 2022
Washington Should Magnify Dissenting Voices in Afghanistan and Burma
Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Director of the Women's Initiative at the Bush Institute, and Chris Walsh, Deputy Director of the Human Freedom and Women's Initiatives at the Bush Institute, argue it's up to the United States and other democracies to help uplift the voices in Burma and Afghanistan.
Sep 23, 2021
We Still Have a Role to Play in Afghanistan
The United States and the international community must act to protect the health and safety of those vulnerable to the Taliban, especially women and girls.
Resource · Aug 25, 2021
Afghanistan Relief and Resources
Here is a partial list of organizations working to provide humanitarian relief to the Afghan people on the ground and to refugees.
Report · Sep 16, 2019
Afghanistan: What's at Stake?
The United States has been engaged in Afghanistan for nearly two decades. It would be a grave mistake to disengage without a clear roadmap for peace that protects hard-won gains — leaving women and girls particularly vulnerable to extremists.
Book · Mar 8, 2016
We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope
With a forward from Mrs. Laura Bush, <em>We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope</em> highlights the stories of extraordinarily resilient women and their struggles, successes, and resolve in present-day Afghanistan.
Video · Oct 29, 2012
Bush's ' Foundation for Lasting Peace' FOX News.com