Richard Bennett said in a statement “On 26 August 2023, he was pleased to participate in a dialogue with Afghan civil society members in Germany, the majority of women, at an event organized by the European Organization for Integration.” Discussions included the situation of Afghans now living in Germany and their priorities as activists, as well as international policy for Afghanistan, including that of Germany and the UN. The participants emphasized that the situation in Afghanistan is not a domestic issue, it is a global concern and responsibility.” ”They asked me to amplify the voice of Afghan women in a clear way.”
Richard Bennett tweeted “I participated in a dialogue w/Afgh civil society members in Germany hosted by  @eui_org including on the situation of Afghans in #Germany, their priorities as activists & international policy on Afgh. Participants emphasized the #Afghanistan situation is a global responsibility”
