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Da Qanoon Ghushtonky

kabul, Afghanistan
Joined July 2018

A. DQG’s Vision An equitable and safe Afghanistan in which women, children and men can receive justice. B. DQG’s Goal To advance Afghan society through the promotion of a legal system based on huma

Presence in: Afghanistan
Focus: Criminal Justice, Family, Gender-based violence, Generalist Legal Services, Governance, Accountability & Transparency

A. DQG’s Vision

An equitable and safe Afghanistan in which women, children and men can receive justice.

B. DQG’s Goal

To advance Afghan society through the promotion of a legal system based on human rights.

C. DQG’s Purpose

  1. To undertake research on law-related issues in Afghanistan and provide advice to Afghan legal entities;
  2. To train legal practitioners and Sharia law students, and to raise the awareness of the public regarding Afghan law and human rights; and
  3. To provide legal aid for vulnerable people, including women, children and men.

D. DQG’s Areas of Focus

  • Increase access to justice for all Afghans especially women and children;
  • Guarantee fair trials through the provision of legal representation;
  • Ensure that women and girls, particularly vulnerable segments of society, are provided with free legal assistance;
  • Legal capacity building of judges, prosecutors, lawyers and relevant University Students;
  • Increase the public’s legal awareness related to women’s rights; and
  • Contribute collectively towards the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and ensure gender equality, as stipulated in the Afghan Constitution.