Agenda of FAROE online conference

The Hague, 3 June 2025

Agenda of FAROE online conference
“From the Procrastination in Providing Support
to the Mandatory Expulsion of Afghan Refugees”

Conference Agenda

Official Invitation

Date: Monday, 23 June 2025
Time: 18:00 – 21:00 (Central European Time)
Participant Login via Zoom Platform Begins at: 17:30

Program Schedule

18:00-18:05

• Opening ceremony with Patriotic Song by Ustad Awalmeer

18:05-18:10

• Agenda presentation by moderator Ms. Mina Rafiq
• Election of conference resolution drafting committee

18:10-18:15

• Official opening by Honorable Ali Daliry, President of FAROE

Key Speakers:

18:15-18:25

• Mrs. Annika Hirvonen, Member of Swedish Parliament since 2014 and Group leader of the Green Party in the Swedish Parliament. Committed to protecting human rights and works especially with the rights of refugees in Sweden.
  “Afghan Refugee Debates in the Swedish Parliament“

18:25-18:30

• Dr. Abbas Faiz, Human Rights Expert, Lecturer in University (London)
  “Rise of Populism & Future of Global Asylum Systems“

18:30-18:35

• Ms. Lotte Hydström, A former spokesperson for the Green Party in Sweden and 8 years member of the Swedish Parliament. former board member and chairperson of the Swedish Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan.
  “Why Afghans Comprise the Largest Refugee Population“

18:35-18:40

• Prof. Tordiqol Maimanagi, Political Activist and Human Rights Activist, Member of the Leadership Council of the Assembly of Scholars and the Cultural Federation of Afghan Turks, Member of Advisory Board FAROE.
  “Global Powers and the Manufacturing of Refugee Crises “

18:40-18:45

• Tom Syring, Chairman of Human Rights Research League, A research based human rights NGO with consultative status at the United Nations (ECOSOC)                                                                                       “Consequences of Neglecting Refugee Rights for Host Countries“

18:45-18-50

• Eng. Aziz Rafiee, Civil Society and Human rights Activist:
  “Why People Flee: The Driving Forces of Displacement from Afghanistan “

18:50-18:55

• Dr. Aliya Yilmaz, Lecturer at University in Turkey, tow PhD holder, specializing in the education and societal status of Afghan women.
  “The Right to Move with Residence Privilege? A Genealogy of Afghan Migration in an Unequal Global Order“

18:55-19:00

• Dr. Akram Azimi, Lecturar at Kabul University and President of Afghanistan’s Scientific Elite Association
  “The Situation of Returnees After Coming Back to Afghanistan and How to Address Their Needs”

19:00-19:05

• Sabur Zamani, Master of Educational Sciences from the Free University of Berlin and director of the ‘Afghan Culture House’ in Berlin, is a cultural activist and advocate for the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, Member of Advisory Board FAROE.
  “Racial discrimination against asylum seekers and refugees is a systemic issue. What responsibilities do host countries, and civil societies have in combating this phenomenon?”

19:05-19:10

• Dr. Hashim Danish, Political Analyst and Human rights Activist
  “The Suffering and Fate of Afghan Refugees in Turkey”

19:10-19:15

• Liisa Korvenranta, Board Member in FARR, Swedish network of refugee support, volunteer since 2015
  “Policies and Challenges Faced by Refugees in Sweden “

19:15-19:20

• Ms. Sarah Latifi, Human Rights Lawyer in Pakistan
  “Deteriorating Situation of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan“

19:20-19:25

• Mr. Naseem Nazari, Master of Public Law, Writer, and Former Lecturer at Rabia Balkhi University
  “The Situation of Afghan Refugees in Iran: Challenges and Realities “

19:25-19:30

• Ms. Faryal Aqua, Master of Legal and Public Law
  “Afghan Refugees in Britain: A Neglected Crisis“

19:30-19:35

• Mr. Ali Zardadi, Writer, Student of Law and Human Rights Activist:
  “Sweden’s Anti-Refugee Policies Against Afghan Refugees“

19:35-19:40

• Short documentary Film: “Life of Deported Afghans”

19:40-19:45

• Panel Discussion Briefing (Suggestions, Questions and Solutions)

Moderated by Ms. Mina Rafiq

19:45-20:45

• Open forum Q&A with speakers and audience

20:45-20:50

• Explanation of the Resolution Drafting Process by the Responsible Authorities.
• Appeal of the Conference to Afghan Diaspora, UNHCR, the European Parliament, and Host Countries by Resolution Drafting team members.

20:50-21:00

Closing Ceremony of the Conference and Gratitude to Speakers, Attendees, Technical Team, and Interpreters by Ali Daliry, Head of FARRO

Please use the link below to join the FAROE online conference on Monday, June 23:
https://maastrichtuniversity.zoom.us/j/83692234808?pwd=ZTZJu0evL7pQpmEr91KlYL9Tto2L13.1

Meeting ID: 836 9223 4808
Password: 074073

Entry time: from 17:30
Start of the conference: 18:00 (CET)