APT, a youth-led nonprofit in Afghanistan , addresses human rights crises, focusing on women's rights & promoting girls' education through creative initiatives.
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We will be hosting the final selection round of the @AfghanYouthRep to the UN (AYR-UN) Program 2026–2027 on November 6 in Geneva, Switzerland.
If you are in Geneva or nearby and would like to join us in person, you can register through the link below.
aptyouth.org/registration-ay…
We are excited to share Five Years, Five Voices, Five Futures, highlighting Afghan women’s and girls’ experiences, from closed classrooms to scholarships won, and their determination to rebuild their futures against all odds.
Read more: aptyouth.org/five-years-five…
Every girl deserves the freedom to learn, dream, and shape her future.
On International Day of the Girl Child, we remember Afghan girls denied education and pushed into labor and difficult circumstances. Despite these challenges, they continue to dream of a better future.
Mental health affects us all. In Afghanistan, years of uncertainty, hardship, and restrictions have taken a toll on people’s well-being, especially women and girls denied education and basic freedoms.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s remember that mental health is a human right.
Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT) retweeted
ماه اکتوبر فرصتی است برای ارتقای آگاهی دربارهٔ سلامت روان، زدودن برچسب‌ها و باورهای نادرست، و یادآوری این حقیقت که سلامت روان یک اولویت حیاتی است.
در روز جهانی سلامت روان، باید صدایی باشیم برای زنان و دختران افغان؛ تا تجربیات، روایت‌ها و نیازهای سلامت روان آنان شنیده و دیده شود
Today, we honor teachers in Afghanistan and around the world who continue to inspire, guide, and shape the next generation.
In Afghanistan, teachers continue to keep the light of knowledge alive and nurture hope for a better future.
Marking the International Day of Non-Violence, this participant’s artwork shows how art can express a vision of peace. Through her painting, she imagines a world where Afghan girls can dream, create, and express themselves freely and without fear.
Art can speak when words are not enough. This painting reflects the pain, strength, and hope of Afghan women while reminding us of the power of peace and non-violence. On the International Day of Non-Violence, we celebrate the hope for a more peaceful future.
What does a world without violence look like to you? 🎨
To mark the International Day of Non-Violence, we invite young artists to share their artwork, illustrations, paintings, or photography reflecting on peace, non-violence, and hope.
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“Peace is not a future we wait for; peace is the future that we must build together.”
Mahshid Saber, one of the finalists for the 2026–2027 @AfghanYouthRep program, shares her vision of peace.
APT’s 6th edition of the Policy Briefs Pamphlet is now available.
It includes six policy briefs written by young Afghan women and men on education, civic restrictions, safe reporting, and scholarship access.
Read the full booklet here: aptyouth.org/policy-sixth-ed…
“No country can truly be at peace when girls are denied education, women are pushed out of public life, and civic freedoms are restricted.”
Zohra Wandaa, one of the finalists for the @AfghanYouthRep program, shares her vision of peace.
“Afghanistan is our shared home, and our future is our shared responsibility.”
Hilal Zakhilwal, one of the finalists for the 2026–2027 Afghan Youth Representative program, shares his message on unity, opportunity, and building a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.
“Peace for me is freedom.”
On #InternationalDayOfPeace, Hosai Ayoubi, one of the finalists for the 2026–2027 @AfghanYouthRep program, shares her message of peace: education for girls, equal rights for women, and meaningful participation of young people.
On this #InternationalDayOfPeace, we stand with Afghans who continue to hope for a future of dignity, freedom, and peace.
In Afghanistan, millions still face humanitarian hardship, while women and girls remain excluded from education, employment, and much of public life.
We are excited to announce the four finalists for the 2026–2027 Afghan Youth Representative to the United Nations: Hosai Ayobi, Hilal Zakhilwal, Mahshid Saber, and Zohra Wandaa.
We will be sharing their bios in the coming posts.
Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT) retweeted
ثبت‌نام برای برنامه صحت روانی ما تا تاریخ ۲۳ سپتامبر باز است. دختران جوان از سراسر افغانستان می‌توانند برای اشتراک در این برنامه درخواست بفرستند.
ثبت‌نام به زبان پشتو نیز به‌زودی آغاز خواهد شد.
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On September 14, we held a session on Recommendation Letters, where our mentees learned how to choose the right recommender, what information to provide, common mistakes to avoid, and how to strengthen their recommendation letters for scholarship applications.
When voices are silenced, democracy loses its meaning. When people are excluded, a nation loses part of its future.
On this International Day of Democracy, we stand for meaningful participation, equal rights, and a future where every Afghan voice counts.
#DemocracyDay
Five years into Taliban rule, Afghan girls are still not allowed to attend secondary school or university.
This situation cannot become normal. An entire generation is being denied education, opportunity, and the freedom to shape its future.
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
