Improve Access of Women and Children to Formal Justice in Parwan

1. Project Overview

Project Title: Improve Access of Women and Children to Formal Justice in Parwan
Implementation Period: 2022–2023
Status: Completed
Location: Charikar City, Parwan Province, Afghanistan
Target Area: Six Provincial Districts of Charikar
Final Grant Amount: USD 13,930
Donor: European Union
Supported by: Search for Common Ground – Afghanistan, under the CSOs for Accountable Justice initiative
Implemented by: Good Governance Studies Institute – Organization (GGSIO)
Focus Area: Rule of Law, Women & Youth Empowerment, Social Services, Capacity Building, and Community Engagement

Summary

GGSIO implemented the “Improve Access of Women and Children to Formal Justice in Parwan” project in Charikar City, Parwan Province, during 2022–2023. The project was funded by the European Union and supported through Search for Common Ground – Afghanistan under the CSOs for Accountable Justice initiative.

The project addressed major barriers that limited women’s and children’s access to formal justice, including low legal awareness, limited access to legal professionals, social restrictions, slow judicial procedures, weak case documentation, and the lack of legal, family, and psychosocial counseling services.

Through legal awareness programs, media engagement, capacity-building activities, community dialogue, counseling support, and legal volunteer mobilization, the project strengthened local awareness, empowered community actors, and supported vulnerable women and children in understanding and pursuing their rights through formal justice mechanisms.

1. The Challenge & Our Approach

Identifying the Gap

Women and children in Charikar faced serious challenges in accessing formal justice. Many women had limited awareness of their fundamental rights, relevant national and international protection laws, and the formal legal procedures available to them. This lack of awareness made it difficult for women and children to register, document, and pursue legal cases.

The project also responded to institutional and social barriers, including the limited presence of female legal professionals, patriarchal social norms, bureaucracy, slow case processing, and corruption. These challenges discouraged many women from pursuing justice through formal institutions and, in some cases, pushed families toward informal dispute-resolution mechanisms that did not always protect women’s and children’s rights.

Children also faced protection concerns, including child labor, limited access to education and health care, weak monitoring of child care and correction centers, and delayed processing of children’s cases.

Strategic Intervention

GGSIO addressed these challenges through a combined approach of legal awareness, capacity building, media engagement, community mobilization, counseling support, and local coordination.

The project worked with women, children, civil society organizations, local media, community councils, legal professionals, law and Sharia graduates, universities, and justice-sector actors. This approach helped strengthen both public awareness and the capacity of local institutions and community actors to support women and children in accessing justice.

III. Project Objectives

The project pursued three main objectives:

Objective 1:
To raise awareness among citizens of Charikar, especially women and children, about their rights, legal tools, justice services, and formal procedures for accessing justice.

Objective 2:
To raise awareness among local media and encourage investigative journalism focused on women’s and children’s rights violations.

Objective 3:
To empower civil society organizations, community and tribal councils, Maliks, defense lawyers, law graduates, and justice institutions in Parwan to support the rights of women and children and promote access to justice.

1. Key Activities
2. Legal Awareness for Women and Children

GGSIO conducted legal awareness activities for women and children from six districts of Charikar. The sessions focused on women’s and children’s rights, legal protection mechanisms, relevant laws, justice procedures, and practical ways to access formal justice institutions.

The training used participatory methods to help participants better understand their rights and the steps required to register, document, and follow up legal cases.

1. Public Awareness Through Local Media

The project used radio and print media to expand legal awareness beyond direct training participants. Public awareness messages and legal information materials were prepared and shared with the wider community to improve understanding of women’s and children’s rights, access to justice, and available legal services.

This activity helped reach a broader public audience and encouraged community-level discussion around justice, accountability, and rights protection.

1. Media Awareness and Investigative Journalism

GGSIO trained local journalists from television, radio, and print media on women’s and children’s legal rights and the role of investigative journalism in documenting rights violations.

This activity encouraged local media to report more responsibly and actively on justice-related issues, especially cases involving women and children.

1. Defense Attorney Skills Training

The project provided defense attorney skills training for law and Sharia graduates. The training strengthened participants’ knowledge of legal procedures, defense work, and practical legal support for vulnerable women and children.

This activity helped build a local pool of legal professionals and legal volunteers who could support women’s and children’s cases through free or low-cost legal assistance.

1. Legal, Family, and Psychosocial Counseling Support

GGSIO supported counseling services in cooperation with lawyers, community actors, and educational institutions in Parwan. The counseling services focused on three areas:

Legal counseling
Family counseling
Psychosocial counseling

These services helped vulnerable women and children receive guidance on legal procedures, family-related challenges, case registration, mediation, and emotional support.

1. Public Moot Court on Women’s and Children’s Rights

GGSIO organized a public moot court focused on legal issues related to women and children. The activity brought together legal experts, academics, women, and community representatives to demonstrate justice procedures and improve public understanding of how women’s and children’s cases should be examined fairly.

The moot court helped raise awareness of legal processes and promoted public discussion about justice, rights, and accountability.

1. Dialogue Among CSOs, Media, Community Leaders, and Legal Actors

The project facilitated dialogue among civil society organizations, local media, community councils, lawyers, women’s groups, youth activists, and justice actors. The dialogue strengthened cooperation among local stakeholders and encouraged joint action to support women and children in accessing formal justice.

This activity helped build trust between community actors and justice-sector stakeholders while promoting a shared commitment to protecting vulnerable groups.

1. Symposium on Access to Justice

GGSIO organized a symposium on access to justice in Parwan. The event brought together provincial officials, civil society representatives, lawyers, media, university professors, women, youth, and justice-sector actors.

The symposium created a platform for discussion on barriers to justice and encouraged local institutions to strengthen their commitment to women’s and children’s rights.

1. Legal Volunteers Network

The project supported the establishment of a legal volunteers network among law and Sharia graduates. The network helped create a community-based support mechanism for women and children affected by injustice.

Members of the network received legal training and were encouraged to provide voluntary assistance, guidance, and referral support to vulnerable individuals.

1. Monitoring and Documentation of Child Care and Correction Centers

GGSIO monitored and prepared documentary reports from child care and correction centers. This activity helped identify protection concerns, document children’s rights issues, and promote stronger attention to children’s access to justice and institutional care.

1. Beneficiaries and Outreach

The project directly and indirectly benefited women, children, legal actors, civil society organizations, local media, community leaders, law and Sharia graduates, and justice-sector stakeholders in Charikar City, Parwan Province.

Key beneficiary and outreach figures included:

30 women and children trained on legal rights and access to justice
Approximately 70,000 people reached through radio and print media awareness messages
20 local journalists trained on women’s and children’s rights and investigative journalism
20 law and Sharia graduates trained in defense attorney skills
30–50 legal volunteers mobilized to support women and children affected by injustice
Civil society organizations, community councils, Maliks, women’s groups, youth activists, universities, and justice institutions engaged through dialogue, symposium, and coordination activities

By working with both vulnerable communities and institutional actors, the project addressed access to justice from both the community side and the institutional side.

1. Impact & Key Deliverables

The project contributed to stronger legal awareness, improved community engagement, and increased local capacity to support women and children in accessing justice.

Key deliverables included:

Legal awareness training for women and children in Charikar
Public awareness messages through radio and print media
Training for local journalists on women’s and children’s rights and investigative journalism
Defense attorney skills training for law and Sharia graduates
Legal, family, and psychosocial counseling support
A public moot court on women’s and children’s legal issues
Multi-stakeholder dialogue among CSOs, media, community leaders, lawyers, and women’s/youth groups
A provincial symposium on access to justice
Establishment of a legal volunteers network
Monitoring and documentation of child care and correction centers

Through these activities, the project improved public understanding of legal rights, encouraged media engagement on rights violations, strengthened cooperation among local actors, and supported vulnerable women and children in seeking justice.

VII. Resources & Documentation

This project generated valuable documentation for GGSIO’s access to justice work in Parwan, including training materials, awareness messages, participant information, event documentation, media engagement materials, and monitoring reports.

The project also contributed to GGSIO’s broader institutional experience in rule of law, access to justice, women’s empowerment, children’s protection, social services, and local governance programming.

VIII. Conclusion

The “Improve Access of Women and Children to Formal Justice in Parwan” project reflected GGSIO’s commitment to strengthening rule of law, promoting justice, and empowering vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.

With funding from the European Union and support from Search for Common Ground – Afghanistan, GGSIO implemented a practical access-to-justice initiative that combined legal awareness, capacity building, media engagement, counseling services, community dialogue, and volunteer-based support.

The project helped create practical pathways for women and children to better understand their rights, access formal justice mechanisms, and receive community-based support in Parwan Province. It remains an important example of GGSIO’s work to connect research, training, advocacy, and social services in support of accountable and inclusive governance.

National Conference on Youth and the Future of Peace in Afghanistan

I. Project Overview

Project Title: National Conference on Youth and the Future of Peace in Afghanistan
Date: December 21, 2020
Status: Completed
Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Kabul, Afghanistan
Duration: One Day
Supported by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Grant Amount: USD 17,000
Implemented by: Good Governance Studies Institute – Organization (GGSIO)
Participants: 350 participants from 17 provinces across Afghanistan
Focus Area: Sustainable Peace, Youth Participation, Women & Youth Empowerment, Civic Dialogue, and Governance-Centered Peacebuilding

Summary

The Good Governance Studies Institute – Organization (GGSIO), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), convened the national conference titled “Youth and the Future of Peace in Afghanistan” at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul on December 21, 2020.

The conference brought together 350 participants from 17 provinces across Afghanistan, including youth, women, civil society activists, political and social figures, families of war victims, government representatives, media outlets, and national peace process stakeholders.

The event created a platform for direct dialogue between young citizens and senior national decision-makers involved in Afghanistan’s peace process. Participants had the opportunity to hear updates from key peace officials, share their concerns and recommendations, and advocate for meaningful youth and women’s participation in peace negotiations and national decision-making.

The conference received broad media coverage and helped amplify the voices of youth, women, and war victims’ families at a critical moment in Afghanistan’s peace process.

II. Background and Rationale

Afghanistan’s peace process was one of the most important national issues in 2020. While negotiations were taking place at the national and international levels, many young people, women, civil society actors, and families affected by war felt that their voices were not sufficiently represented in formal peace discussions.

GGSIO organized this national conference to help bridge the gap between decision-makers and young citizens. The event was designed to create a structured platform where youth, women, civil society representatives, and war victims’ families could directly engage with officials involved in the peace process and share their views on the future of peace in Afghanistan.

The conference emphasized that sustainable peace cannot be achieved only through elite-level negotiations. It must also reflect the aspirations, concerns, rights, and participation of citizens, especially youth and women who represent the future of the country.

III. Objectives

The conference pursued the following objectives:

Objective 1:
To create a national platform for youth, women, civil society representatives, and war victims’ families to share their views, concerns, and recommendations regarding Afghanistan’s peace process.

Objective 2:
To strengthen dialogue between young citizens and national peace process stakeholders, including representatives of the High Council for National Reconciliation, the Afghan Peace Negotiation Team, and the State Ministry for Peace.

Objective 3:
To advocate for meaningful youth and women’s participation in peace-related decision-making processes.

Objective 4:
To promote a rights-based and inclusive vision of peace that protects constitutional values, republican principles, women’s rights, youth rights, minority rights, and the rights of war victims.

Objective 5:
To raise public awareness through national media coverage and encourage broader public discussion on youth participation in peacebuilding.

IV. Key Participants and Speakers

The conference was attended by representatives from national institutions, peace process bodies, civil society, media, youth networks, women’s groups, and families affected by war.

Key speakers and participants included:

Mr. Ahmad Etemadi
Executive Director of GGSIO
Mr. Etemadi opened the conference by introducing GGSIO’s governance and peacebuilding initiatives. He emphasized that good governance is essential for sustainable development and that peace is the foundation for accountability, participation, transparency, and institutional stability. He called on national peace actors to ensure meaningful youth participation in peace-related decision-making.

H.E. Asadullah Saadati
Political Deputy of the High Council for National Reconciliation
Mr. Saadati highlighted the importance of a just and sustainable peace that protects constitutional values and preserves republican principles. He emphasized that women’s rights, youth rights, and the rights of religious, ethnic, and linguistic minorities should not be compromised in the peace process.

Dr. Mohammad Amin Ahmadi
Member of the Afghan Peace Negotiation Team
Dr. Ahmadi, who had returned from the peace negotiations in Doha, Qatar, shared detailed insights into the negotiation process, including its progress, challenges, and opportunities. He reflected on the initial stages of the Doha negotiations and emphasized the importance of reducing violence and strengthening public engagement in the peace process. He also encouraged Afghan youth to organize themselves through a national youth platform or structured movement to increase their collective influence.

Representative of the State Ministry for Peace
A representative of the State Ministry for Peace also addressed the conference and discussed the role of national institutions in supporting an inclusive peace process.

Representative of War Victims’ Families
Mr. Nabiullah Pirkhel, a member of GGSIO’s leadership and a representative of a war-affected family, spoke about the rights of victims and the importance of protecting national values during the peace process. He called for an end to violence while also expressing support for reconciliation and national unity.

V. Key Activities

1. Opening Session and Institutional Remarks

The conference opened with remarks from GGSIO leadership, who introduced the purpose of the event and highlighted the relationship between good governance, peace, justice, and public participation.

The opening session emphasized that peace must be inclusive, rights-based, and connected to the needs and aspirations of Afghan citizens.

2. Briefing on the Doha Peace Negotiations

One of the most important parts of the conference was the briefing by Dr. Mohammad Amin Ahmadi, a member of the Afghan Peace Negotiation Team. He shared information about the peace negotiations in Doha, Qatar, and explained the progress, challenges, and political sensitivities of the process.

This session gave participants direct access to information from a senior member of the negotiation team and created an opportunity for citizens to better understand the national peace process.

3. Dialogue with National Peace Officials

The event provided a direct dialogue platform between participants and senior peace process officials. Youth, women, civil society activists, and war victims’ families raised questions and shared their concerns about the future of peace, justice, rights, and political inclusion in Afghanistan.

Officials responded to participants’ questions and discussed the importance of public engagement in peacebuilding.

4. Youth, Women, and War Victims’ Perspectives

The conference created space for young people, women, and families affected by war to share their opinions, recommendations, and expectations from the peace process.

Participants emphasized the need for:

Meaningful youth participation in peace decision-making
Protection of women’s rights
Protection of constitutional and republican values
Justice for victims of war
Reduction of violence
Protection of minority rights
Greater transparency in the peace process
Stronger public communication from national peace institutions

5. Cultural Expression for Peace

The program also included a special peace performance by the Koshan High School Music Group. The performance added a cultural and emotional dimension to the conference and reflected the role of youth, art, and culture in promoting peace.

6. Media Coverage and Public Outreach

The conference received broad coverage from Afghan media outlets. Through media participation and reporting, the messages of the conference reached audiences beyond the event hall and contributed to wider public discussion on youth participation, peace, and national reconciliation.

Media coverage helped amplify the voices of youth, women, civil society activists, and war victims’ families and brought public attention to the importance of inclusive peacebuilding.

VI. Beneficiaries and Outreach

The conference directly engaged 350 participants from 17 provinces across Afghanistan.

Participants included:

Youth representatives
Women activists
Civil society organizations
Political and social activists
Families of war victims
Government officials
Peace process representatives
Media representatives
University students and young leaders
Community and civic actors

The event also reached a wider national audience through media coverage. By bringing together participants from different provinces and backgrounds, the conference helped create a more inclusive national conversation on the future of peace in Afghanistan.

VII. Key Messages and Recommendations

The conference produced several important messages and recommendations:

Youth should have meaningful participation in peace-related decision-making processes.
Women’s rights and youth rights should be protected in any peace settlement.
The rights of religious, ethnic, and linguistic minorities should not be compromised.
Families of war victims should be heard and included in national peace discussions.
The peace process should protect constitutional values and republican principles.
Violence should be reduced to create a meaningful environment for negotiations.
Afghan youth should organize themselves through structured national platforms to strengthen their collective voice.
Civil society and media should continue to monitor and contribute to the peace process.
Peacebuilding should be connected to good governance, accountability, justice, and citizen participation.

VIII. Impact and Key Deliverables

The conference contributed to inclusive national dialogue at a critical moment in Afghanistan’s peace process.

Key deliverables included:

A one-day national conference held in Kabul
350 participants engaged from 17 provinces
Senior peace process officials connected directly with youth and civil society representatives
Youth, women, and war victims’ families shared their views and recommendations with national officials
Detailed information about the Doha peace negotiations was shared with participants
Media outlets provided broad coverage of the event
Public discussion on youth participation and inclusive peacebuilding was strengthened
GGSIO’s role as a civil society platform for governance-centered peacebuilding was reinforced

The conference helped amplify citizen voices and demonstrated the importance of including youth, women, and war-affected families in national peace discussions.

IX. Resources and Documentation

The event generated valuable documentation for GGSIO’s peacebuilding and civic engagement work, including:

Event photos
Media coverage
Speeches and remarks
Participant records
Youth recommendations
Questions and answers from the dialogue session
Conference agenda and background materials
Video and visual documentation

These materials can be used to demonstrate GGSIO’s contribution to inclusive peacebuilding, youth engagement, and national dialogue in Afghanistan.

X. Conclusion

The “Youth and the Future of Peace in Afghanistan” national conference was an important platform for inclusive dialogue during a critical period in Afghanistan’s peace process.

With support from UNFPA, GGSIO brought together youth, women, civil society activists, war victims’ families, media representatives, and national peace officials to discuss the future of peace, justice, and governance in Afghanistan.

The conference strengthened public engagement in the peace process, created direct communication between citizens and decision-makers, and amplified the voices of young people and war-affected communities. It also reflected GGSIO’s commitment to sustainable peace, good governance, civic participation, and rights-based national dialogue.

Through this initiative, GGSIO contributed to a broader vision of peace in Afghanistan: a peace that is inclusive, just, accountable, and rooted in the voices of the people.

National Conference on Youth, Governance, and Leadership

I. Project Overview

Project Title: National Conference on Youth, Governance, and Leadership
Date: September 21, 2019
Status: Completed
Location: Kabul University Auditorium, Kabul, Afghanistan
Duration: One Day
Scope: National Conference
Participants: 350 youth and university students from 17 provinces across Afghanistan
Supported by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Organized by: Good Governance Studies Institute – Organization (GGSIO)
In Partnership with: Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Information and Culture
Focus Area: Governance & Capacity Building, Youth Participation, Civic Education, Leadership Development, and Green Governance

Summary

The Good Governance Studies Institute – Organization (GGSIO), in partnership with the Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs and with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), organized the National Conference on Youth, Governance, and Leadership on September 21, 2019, at Kabul University Auditorium.

The one-day national conference brought together 350 youth and university students from 17 provinces across Afghanistan. The event created a platform for young participants to engage with senior national leaders, learn from their governance, leadership, and management experiences, and strengthen their awareness, motivation, and confidence to contribute to Afghanistan’s public life and national development.

Distinguished speakers included Mr. Shah Zaman Maiwandi, Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency; Mr. Barna Karimi, former Ambassador of Afghanistan to Canada; and Mr. Mohammad Ajmal Shahpour, Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Information and Culture.

II. Background and Purpose

Afghanistan’s young generation represented one of the country’s most important resources for governance reform, institutional development, civic participation, and national progress. However, many young people had limited opportunities to learn directly from experienced public leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and senior government officials.

GGSIO organized this national conference to create an educational and inspirational platform for Afghan youth. The purpose of the event was to transfer practical experiences in governance, leadership, public administration, diplomacy, management, and institutional reform to the younger generation.

The conference aimed to inspire youth, increase their awareness of governance and public service, and encourage them to take an active role in Afghanistan’s future.

III. Objectives

The conference pursued the following objectives:

Objective 1:
To transfer governance, leadership, and management experiences from senior public figures to Afghan youth.

Objective 2:
To strengthen youth awareness of public administration, civic participation, institutional reform, environmental responsibility, and national development.

Objective 3:
To inspire young people to pursue education, self-development, leadership, and public service.

Objective 4:
To create a national platform for dialogue between youth, students, government officials, and experienced national leaders.

Objective 5:
To promote youth engagement as an essential part of good governance, accountable leadership, and Afghanistan’s long-term development.

IV. Key Speakers and Contributions

Mr. Ahmad Etemadi

Executive Director, GGSIO

Mr. Ahmad Etemadi opened the conference by welcoming participants and introducing GGSIO’s mission and program areas. He highlighted the Institute’s work in good governance, rule of law, local governance, e-governance, anti-corruption, peacebuilding, women’s and youth participation, transparency, green governance, environmental protection, and natural resource management.

His remarks emphasized the importance of youth participation in strengthening governance and building responsible institutions.

Mr. Mohammad Ajmal Shahpour

Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs, Ministry of Information and Culture

Mr. Shahpour spoke about the role of youth in society and in shaping Afghanistan’s future. He appreciated GGSIO’s initiative and encouraged young people to use educational and self-development opportunities to strengthen their personal and professional capacities.

He emphasized that young people should invest in learning, discipline, and self-improvement in order to contribute meaningfully to the country’s progress.

Mr. Barna Karimi

Former Ambassador of Afghanistan to Canada

Mr. Karimi shared his professional experiences in public administration, diplomacy, and institutional reform. He discussed his early years of service after returning to Afghanistan, his work in the Office of the President, and his role in establishing the Independent Directorate of Local Governance and developing local governance policy frameworks.

He also explained the responsibilities of diplomatic leadership and shared practical lessons from his experience as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Canada.

Mr. Shah Zaman Maiwandi

Director General, National Environmental Protection Agency

Mr. Maiwandi spoke about leadership, resilience, public service, environmental responsibility, and personal development. Drawing on his experiences in Afghanistan and abroad, including his service as a presidential advisor and head of an independent national agency, he encouraged youth to embrace change, avoid comfort zones, create new opportunities, and commit to lifelong learning.

He emphasized that young people should set ambitious goals, learn from failure, and continue working toward long-term success.

V. Key Activities

1. Opening and Institutional Introduction

The conference began with opening remarks from GGSIO leadership and an introduction to the Institute’s mission, activities, and commitment to strengthening good governance in Afghanistan.

2. Leadership and Governance Speeches

Senior speakers shared their experiences in governance, diplomacy, local administration, environmental leadership, institutional reform, and youth development. Their speeches provided participants with practical insights into public service, leadership, management, and national responsibility.

3. Interactive Panel and Question-and-Answer Session

Following the keynote speeches, Mr. Shah Zaman Maiwandi and Mr. Barna Karimi participated in an interactive panel discussion. Participants asked questions about governance, leadership, public administration, diplomacy, environmental protection, and youth participation.

The discussion gave young participants a direct opportunity to engage with experienced national leaders and learn from their personal and professional journeys.

4. Youth Learning and Inspiration

The conference served as an educational and motivational platform for youth and students. It connected participants with practical leadership lessons and encouraged them to become more active in administrative, political, civic, and environmental processes.

5. Environmental Awareness Message

The conference concluded with an environmental message: “We Say No to Plastic.” This closing message reflected GGSIO’s commitment to green governance, environmental protection, and responsible civic behavior.

VI. Beneficiaries and Outreach

The conference directly benefited 350 youth and university students from 17 provinces across Afghanistan.

Participants included youth representatives, university students, young civil society activists, government representatives, public administration professionals, environmental advocates, media representatives, and civic actors.

By bringing young people from different provinces to Kabul, the conference strengthened national-level youth engagement and created a broader platform for dialogue on governance, leadership, management, and public participation.

VII. Impact and Key Deliverables

The conference contributed to youth civic education, leadership awareness, and motivation by creating a platform for direct learning, dialogue, and engagement with senior national figures.

Key deliverables included:

A one-day national conference held at Kabul University Auditorium
350 youth and university students engaged from 17 provinces
Senior public officials and national leaders connected directly with young participants
Youth participants received practical insights on governance, leadership, diplomacy, public administration, management, and environmental responsibility
An interactive panel and Q&A session created direct dialogue between youth and leaders
GGSIO promoted youth participation as a core element of good governance and national development
The event concluded with a public environmental message against plastic pollution

The conference reinforced GGSIO’s role as a platform for youth empowerment, governance education, leadership development, and civic engagement.

VIII. Conclusion

The National Conference on Youth, Governance, and Leadership was an important educational and civic engagement initiative organized by GGSIO with support from UNFPA and in partnership with the Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs.

By bringing together 350 youth and university students from 17 provinces with government officials, diplomats, and governance leaders, the conference strengthened dialogue between generations and promoted youth participation in governance and national development.

The event reflected GGSIO’s commitment to building a new generation of informed, motivated, and responsible Afghan youth who can contribute to good governance, public service, environmental protection, and sustainable national progress.