Karzai urges Taliban to reopen girls’ schools for new academic year
Karzai asserted that Afghanistan's future hinges on the collective and significant contributions of both men and women.
Women
Women
On International Women’s Day, Bennett calls on Taliban to free women’s rights defenders
Bennett expressed solidarity with Afghan women and girls, highlighting their "unparalleled level of institutional and systemic discrimination".
Afghanistan, Health
Indonesia donates 10 million polio vaccine doses to Afghanistan
According to a statement from Indonesia's Foreign Ministry, the vaccine shipment was facilitated by Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and.
Women
Afghan women seek continued support from UN, human rights organizations
The gathering highlighted the severe restrictions Afghan women face, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and imprisonment when demanding basic rights.
Women
UNAMA calls for end to Taliban restrictions on women, girls in Afghanistan
The UN has previously reported that the Taliban has issued about 50 decrees adversely impacting women's rights.
Afghanistan
Girls voice concerns as new academic year approaches with schools still closed
It has now been approximately 900 days since girls have been barred from accessing their secondary and high schools.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Farmers pleased with saffron yield Increase in Kandahar
In light of the increased yield, they have urged local officials to improve market access for their crops. Kandahar, historically.
Afghanistan
Taliban rejects UN report findings on increase in Afghanistan security incidents
Taliban expressed doubts about the report's accuracy, calling it an "misuse" of the United Nations' name and title.
Afghanistan
Taliban publicly punishes four in Helmand
However, the statement did not detail the type of punishment administered.
Afghanistan
Pakistan seeks UN Security Council support to press Taliban on cutting ties with TTP
Taliban has denied ties with the TTP and has said terrorist groups have been suppressed in Afghanistan.