Working Conditions of Local Civil Society in Afghanistan

Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the landscape for Afghan civil society has dramatically changed.  Understanding these conditions and constraints is crucial for the external actors, especially as they attempt to engage with local organizations and leverage their work in the hopes of creating social and political change. This policy brief aims to shed light on the realities, opportunities, and challenges that local civil society face, with an eye towards guiding future international engagement.