International Organization for Transitional Justice and Peace
Humanitarian Assistance
Providing essential support to victims of human rights violations in need.
ITJP is a founding partner of the Prosecutor for Prosecutor (PFP) Campaign, an initiative dedicated to rescuing and supporting Afghan prosecutors and justice professionals facing persecution following the Taliban takeover.
Launched and led by the U.S. Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA-US), the PFP campaign has provided critical support to Afghan prosecutors since the Taliban assumed power, released thousands of criminals – including terrorists – from prisons, and began systematically targeting prosecutors and justice professionals trained by the United States and the international community under the Afghan republic government.
For the past two years, ITJP has worked alongside APA-US to provide assistance to Afghan prosecutors who lost their jobs and were forced to flee to Pakistan under extreme hardship.
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
.During the past winter, ITJP extended emergency humanitarian aid to multiple Afghan prosecutors fleeing Taliban persecution or facing severe threats. The Emergency Assistance Fund for Afghan Prosecutors, active until March 30, 2024, was established to address urgent needs during the harsh winter months.
Building on these efforts, ITJP is now launching a second phase of humanitarian assistance for Afghan prosecutors who have sought safety in Pakistan and are in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) pipeline. This program supports individuals with Travel Ready status, awaiting relocation to the United States. Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis, reviewed continuously, and capped at $500 per month for a maximum duration of three months.
Afghan National – Must have fled to Pakistan after the Taliban takeover.
Former Prosecutor – Must not have worked under Taliban rule.
USRAP Case Approved – Must have Travel Ready status under the USRAP.
At Risk – Facing imminent threats and severe financial hardship.
No Recent Aid – Must not have received similar assistance from other organizations in the past six months.