Genocide in Afghanistan: The Situation of the Hazaras

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Law, Justice and Accountability Globally,

in collaboration with The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, Bolaq Analyst Network, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group Women, Peace & Security, invites you to:

Genocide in Afghanistan: The Situation of the Hazaras

Panel Event followed by Reception & Visual Exhibition by Hazara artists titled “Shadows of Silence”

Date: Monday, September 1st 2025

Time: 4-6 PM (UK Time)

Panel: 4-5 PM

Exhibition & Reception: 5-6 PM

Location: IPU Room, Houses of Parliament

The panel discussion will be chaired by

Brendan O’Hara MP

Chair of the APPG on International Law, Justice and Accountability Globally

Speakers include:

Lord David Alton – Chair, Joint Committee on Human Rights

Dr Homira May Rezai – Hazara Rights Activist

Emily Prey – Senior Fellow, New Lines Institute

Zahra Joya – Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Rukhshana Media

Please join us for the launch of New Lines’ report on “The Hazara Genocide: An Examination of Breaches of the Genocide Convention in Afghanistan.” The panel of experts will discuss the current situation of the Hazaras in Afghanistan, the legal implications of the report’s analysis and findings, and how to ensure that Hazaras receive justice and accountability. The panel event will be followed by a reception and a visual exhibition of artwork by Hazara artists and photographs capturing the aftermath of attacks on the community. Together, these pieces offer a deeply visual and moving portrayal of lives lost, resilience in the face of violence, and a community targeted for extermination.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Houses of Parliament, 9748 Abingdon Street, London, United Kingdom