Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a New Zealand human rights expert with over 30 years of experience in the United Nations, civil society, and national human rights institutions. He was appointed as the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan in April 2022.
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The Taliban’s institutionalization of its system of oppression of women and girls, and the harms that it is continuing to entrench, should shock the conscience of humanity.”
Some Contributions to Afghan Women & Afghanistan:
- Human Rights Monitoring: As the UN Special Rapporteur, Bennett has extensively documented human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly those affecting women, journalists, and minorities under Taliban rule. His reports highlight the increasing repression of women’s rights and the urgent need for accountability.
- Advocacy for Afghan Women: He has continuously called on the international community to take stronger actions against gender-based oppression in Afghanistan. In multiple UN sessions, he has urged governments to ensure Afghan women’s rights remain a priority in diplomatic negotiations.
- Support for Female Education: Bennett has been vocal about the Taliban’s bans on secondary and higher education for girls, describing them as violations of fundamental human rights. He has pushed for international pressure to reopen schools and universities for Afghan women. Education Cannot Wait
- Refugee Protection & Asylum Rights: He has advocated for safe asylum and legal protections for Afghan women and human rights defenders forced to flee Afghanistan. His recommendations have influenced international policies on Afghan refugees.
- Accountability & Justice: Bennett has emphasized the importance of investigating human rights abuses in Afghanistan and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable through international mechanisms. OHCHR
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