Women

UN official urges protection of life-saving services with Afghan women’s involvement

“We must stand with Afghan women to preserve these life-saving services," Ferguson said.

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UN Women: Nearly eight in 10 young Afghan women deprive of education and work

The report concludes that Afghanistan now has the second-widest gender gap in the world.

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With schools closed, girls in Bamiyan turn to sewing to survive

In the quiet corner of a modest home in the rural district of Saighan, a teenage girl leans over a.

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Female teachers say Taliban dismissed them without pensions

The teachers are protesting the abrupt loss of livelihood and demanding that their owed wages be paid.

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Afghanistan: In Herat, a mother spends Eid searching for bread, not celebration

Instead of preparing festive meals or receiving guests, she spent the morning of Eid wrapped in a worn shawl.

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Exiled activists’ movement condemns ‘global silence’ as complicity in Taliban repression

“The current state of Afghan women is not merely a domestic concern — it is a crime against humanity,” the.

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Swedish committee urges Taliban to prioritize public services, respect women’s rights

The committee warned that restrictions on women’s education and participation in society constitute a violation of their most fundamental rights.

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Dismissed by Taliban, women in Herat turn to informal work to survive

Once employed in public offices, many of these women are now working in tailoring shops, bakeries and carpet workshops.

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Taliban again exclude women from medical exit exam

The authority said registration for the exam will remain open until May 30.

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Rights groups seek inquiry into Khalilzad’s wife over Taliban remarks

The groups claim that their appeal is grounded in international legal frameworks, U.N. reports, and documented testimonies from victims.

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