human rights defender

Nadia Sadat

Actions and Campaigns

Urgent support needed

  • Protection
  • Safe shelter
  • Humanitarian assistance
  • Psychological support

Organization affiliation

  • Help Hand Foundation

HRD's year of birth

1992

HRD's Gender

Woman

Type of HRD

  • NGO member

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Women's rights

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

Released

HRD's bio and work

Nadia Sadat is an Afghan human rights defender and women’s rights activist with several years of experience advocating for the protection, dignity, and empowerment of women and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.

Nadia Sadat actively participated in grassroots campaigns, peaceful demonstrations, and community-based programs aimed at defending women’s rights, raising awareness about gender-based violence, and supporting marginalized groups. Her work focused on social justice, women’s empowerment, and strengthening community resilience.

From 2018 to 2019, Nadia Sadat worked with Help Hand Foundation as a Translator and Project Coordinator, supporting humanitarian and development projects, facilitating communication with local communities, and assisting in project implementation and reporting.

In 2019, Nadia Sadat founded and managed the Aminullah Sadat Factory, a local initiative that provided employment opportunities—particularly for women—and contributed to community livelihoods and economic empowerment.

Detained since

Dec 22, 2024

Date of release

Jan 19, 2025

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda

Sentence

None, she was detained arbitrarily without any legal process or official court judgment.

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Mazar-e-Sharif

Location of detention - Facility

GDI Detention Facility of Mazar e Sharif

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

She suffered sexual assault, physical and psychological abuse, extreme overcrowding, denial of food and medical care, and complete isolation

Recent case update / evolution

Nadia Sadat was arbitrarily detained by the Taliban in Mazar-e-Sharif.

Any other relevant documents

https://youtu.be/byNPBRgfIiQ?si=mRD6qx2ICkmv27dK

https://youtu.be/ogpGT8I-y7M?si=0kfSCTo1w6DfW-qs

https://youtu.be/OH8cIr4Z9DU?si=p-5I98WOZV6HnFhD

https://youtu.be/5N70NoLd4Zk?si=VwxTiqlBcMxykhgQ

https://youtu.be/byNPBRgfIiQ?si=HG44x-7EAujGqVmg

https://www.facebook.com/share/194581JS7N/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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