Frequently asked questions
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of this digital monument?
This digital monument honors and commemorates all victims of the wars in Afghanistan from 1978 to the present. It provides a space for reflection, information and recognition for the millions, who lost their lives either defending the land of Afghanistan against foreign invaders or as defenceless victims of the conflict.
2. Why does the monument begin in the year 1978?
The coup of April 27, 1978 carried out by the People’s Democratic Party is considered the beginning of a human tragedy for Afghanistan. Since then violence began to structurally impact large parts of the country.
3. How are the victims categorized?
Victims are categorized by Afghanistan’s provinces. Within each province, visitors can find names, events, and contextual information, where available.
4. Are all victims listed by name?
Where possible, names are listed, provided the information is available and verified. In many cases, the victims are part of larger, anonymous groups, whose identities remain unknown. But their suffering is still acknowledged.
5. How is information about the victims collected?
AVR collaborates with historians, human rights organizations, local sources and diaspora communities to gather and verify reliable data. The information is continually being developed and updated.
6. Can I add a victim or submit information myself?
Yes. Visitors can submit information about victims through the form on the website. Every submission is carefully reviewed before being added to the monument.
7. Is the monument politically neutral?
Yes. The digital monument has been created solely to honour the victims. It is independent and has no political agenda. It recognizes the human suffering of all victims, who were not collaborators with the invaders, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.
8. Is the digital monument also intended for educational use?
Yes. Schools, researchers and journalists are encouraged to use the monument as a source of information about Afghanistan’s history and the humanitarian consequences of decades of conflict. If you use information from the monument, you are required to mention the AVR website as the source.
9. In which languages is the monument available?
The monument is currently available in English and Dari.
10. How can I support the Afghanistan Victim’s Rights Foundation?
You can support AVR through donations, volunteering or by sharing our initiative. Visit the “Support Us” page on the website for more information.