As the international community commemorates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Afghanistan remains entrenched in political deadlock, grave human rights abuses, economic turmoil, and widespread humanitarian suffering during the Taliban regime. Recognizing the critical juncture at which Afghanistan finds itself, there is a pressing need to reevaluate and strengthen international engagement through an inclusive and participatory framework, where all Afghans feel included. The Mosaic Approach, introduced through UNAMA’s Comprehensive Framework, represents a potential important pathway to address these challenges; however, it requires significant recalibration to ensure inclusivity, accountability, and transparency.

This event will discuss the current status of the Mosaic Approach, highlighting opportunities for reinforcing Afghan-led solutions, expanding democratic and representative spaces, safeguarding human rights—especially those of women and marginalized groups—and ensuring the Afghan people's aspirations are central to international engagement.

There are various approaches to help to strengthen the current process, by including divers Afghan representation and civil society organizations, enhancing the accountability metrics, and prioritizing human rights values and inclusive governance.

This event will engage policymakers, Afghan civil society representatives, human rights experts, and UN stakeholders to identify actionable recommendations and outline concrete steps toward a more robust, participatory, and accountable Mosaic Approach.

Objectives:

1. To review and discuss the current Mosaic Approach and propose substantive improvements, emphasizing inclusive governance and meaningful participation of diverse Afghan representation.
2. To highlight the urgency of developing clear, measurable benchmarks and accountability mechanisms for any engagement with the Taliban.
3. To underscore the importance of a participatory approach involving Afghan civil society, women’s groups, youth representatives, and minority communities.
4. To advocate for a human rights-centric framework that prioritizes women's rights, political inclusivity, and democratic governance.