Elevating Afghan-American voices.
Advancing our shared future.
The Afghan-American Foundation empowers Afghan-Americans through thought leadership, policy advocacy, and public education, elevating our voices, sharing our stories, and strengthening our contributions to American civic life.
Legal Fellowship Program · 2026
International legal responses to the systematic oppression of Afghan women
A three-part, peer-reviewed series examining the gap between recognition and enforcement—and between symbolic commitments and meaningful accountability.
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- Legal papers
- Peer reviewed
- Publication series
- September
- 2026
AAF Legal Paper Series 01—03
SPECIAL BRIEF
Five Years On
Five years after the fall of Kabul, a fuller story must be told.
Explore new research offering a clearer picture of Afghan-American communities—their size, youth, institutions, and contributions.
OUR WORK
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Policy Advocacy
Advocating for U.S. immigration, civil rights, and refugee policies that protect Afghan-Americans and Afghans.
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Public Education & Narrative Change
Building public understanding of Afghan history, culture, and the refugee experience, and advancing policy education and narratives on the issues shaping Afghan lives in the U.S. and Afghanistan.
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Research & Thought Leadership
Producing data, analysis, and reports that inform policy and elevate Afghan-American perspectives in national conversations.
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Community & Civic Engagement
Developing Afghan-American leaders and fostering meaningful participation in U.S. civic life.
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Afghanistan Policy, Human Rights & Peace
Advancing humanitarian assistance, accountability, and a just and lasting peace for the Afghan people.
