Home
21 Mar 2026
Women & Children Research & Advocacy Network
The safety and freedom
of every woman and child
is not a privilege.
It is a right.
We research, document, and advocate for the rights of women and children facing oppression — especially in Afghanistan, where millions live under systematic gender apartheid.
Scroll to explore
Our Mission
We refuse to
look away
WCRAN was founded in May 2023 by passionate individuals committed to truth-telling and systemic change. We combine rigorous research with direct advocacy to address the most urgent human rights crises facing women and children worldwide.
Our work reaches the United Nations Human Rights Council, the European Parliament, and national legislatures — because documented evidence is the most powerful instrument for lasting change.
“We stand in solidarity with every woman in Afghanistan who is denied an education, a voice, and a future.”
May
2023 — Founded
How We Work
Three pillars of change
Research
We produce rigorous, evidence-based reports on human rights conditions in conflict zones. Our documentation informs global policy, media coverage, and legal proceedings at international courts.
View our reportsAdvocacy
We engage governments and international bodies — the UN Human Rights Council, European Parliament, and national legislatures — to create binding protections for women and children.
Our campaignsDirect Support
Beyond research and policy, we deliver direct assistance: legal aid, counselling, education programmes, and economic support for women and families in conflict-affected regions.
What we doLatest Research
Featured Report
October 2025
Research Report
The Impact of Taliban’s Edicts on Women and Girls in Afghanistan
This comprehensive report documents the systematic erosion of rights for women and girls under Taliban governance — examining restrictions on education, healthcare, movement, and economic participation through first-hand testimonies and verified data.
Download Report
Active Campaign
#MyVoiceForHer —
#MyVoiceForHer —
16 Days of Activism
Against Gender-Based Violence
Every year, November 25 to December 10, the world stands together against gender-based violence. Join WCRAN’s campaign and amplify the voices of women in Afghanistan and beyond who are fighting for the most basic human rights.
From the Field
Latest News & Updates
Advocacy
From Kabul to Ottawa: Global Solidarity to End Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan
The Parliament of Canada hosted an international gathering bringing together representatives from over 20 countries to address the systematic erasure of women’s rights under Taliban rule.
December 10, 2025
Campaign
16 Days for Change: Stand with Afghan Women
WCRAN’s global campaign calls on individuals and governments to take concrete action against gender-based violence.
December 1, 2025
Research
A Generation Denied: The Education Ban on Afghan School-Girls
New case studies document the devastating impact through personal testimonies and verified statistical analysis.
October 24, 2025
Our Partners & Supporters
Get Involved
Stand with the women
and children who need us most
Your support funds research that reaches international courts, advocacy that changes laws, and direct assistance that changes lives. Every action matters.
