YFK - International Kashmir Lobby Group

The verdict against Asiya Andrabi marks yet another moment where the demand for dignity, justice, and the undeniable right of Kashmiris to determine their own future is met with repression rather than dialogue. Turning a political voice into a criminal offence through laws like UAPA reflects a troubling pattern that shrinks the democratic space and undermines the very principles of human rights.

At a time when Kashmiris continue to live under an environment of restrictions, surveillance, and suppression, this decision reinforces how voices—especially those advocating for identity, freedom, and political expression—are being pushed further to the margins. Yet history shows that no sentence, no ban, and no prison walls can extinguish the collective aspiration of a people who seek a life of honour and self-determination.

The global community must recognise that silencing Kashmiri women leaders and rights advocates deepens the crisis rather than resolving it. The call for justice cannot be suppressed; it continues to rise from every corner of a land that has endured generations of political and human rights violations.

Youth Forum for Kashmir organized a session titled “Women of IIOJK: Resilience & Rights” in the context of International Women's Day to highlight the challenges, resilience, and human rights concerns faced by women in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

According to an in-depth feature by Al Jazeera, the Modi administration’s security framework in Kashmir has evolved to mirror Israeli tactics, integrating high-tech surveillance systems with aggressive enforcement measures such as bulldozer-led demolitions, a shift critics warn is reshaping the region’s political and humanitarian landscape.

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/2/24/kashmir-spying-demolitions-how-modis-india-embraced-israel-model

78 years have passed, but the call for justice in Kashmir remains louder than ever. We stand in solidarity with the people of Kashmir on this Black Day, demanding their fundamental rights be recognized.

Remember Handwara
A solemn reminder of the price paid by Kashmiris for demanding dignity, rights, and self-determination.

Thousands marched peacefully on January 21, 1990, seeking protection from abuse and injustice. What followed at Gawkadal was a brutal response that shocked the conscience of humanity. Pakistan continues to stand with the oppressed people of Kashmir in their lawful struggle for freedom and human dignity.