Sources say Taliban detained five women in Herat over two days
Residents report an increase in patrols and detentions under the Taliban's morality law, while rights advocates say the campaign is.
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Amid Taliban restrictions, Balkh women report rising depression
Women say bans on education and employment have left many struggling with depression, anxiety and an uncertain future.
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UN agency warns aid cuts push Afghan women’s groups toward closure
A new report says shrinking international funding and Taliban restrictions are forcing many women-led organizations to scale back or shut.
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As schools remain closed, more Afghan girls turn to religious schools
Teachers and students in Kabul say enrollment at religious schools has increased as girls seek ways to continue learning.
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Survey: 75% of aid groups accept Taliban conditions to keep operating
According to the survey, 46 percent reported that women could no longer report to offices in some provinces.
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Afghan girls say online classes cannot replace schools
Girls in Afghanistan have been barred from attending school beyond the sixth grade for nearly five years.
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Taliban reject OIC criticism of restrictions on women
Taliban said women's rights in Afghanistan are protected under “Islamic law” as OIC raised the issue at Islamabad summit.
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OIC calls for greater women’s empowerment as conference ends in Pakistan
At a two-day meeting in Islamabad, the Islamic bloc reaffirmed that women's participation is essential to sustainable development.
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In Bamiyan, girls say they see no path beyond primary school
As the Taliban's ban on girls' secondary education enters its fifth year, primary school students say they are approaching the.
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Banned from schools, Bamiyan girls find work but mourn lost futures
Young women working in a tailoring workshop in Bamiyan say they continue to hope classrooms will reopen.