Taliban restrictions have ‘drastically’ limited women’s participation in public life, UN Women says
The report said that stringent rules — including the requirement that women be accompanied by a mahram (male guardian) and.
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Afghan women in South Africa seek solidarity against gender violence
At a forum hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, panelists included Professor Thuli Madonsela, Professor Farid Esack, Judge.
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Activists urge Pakistan to halt deportation of at-risk refugees
According to a statement issued after the meeting, the deportation of vulnerable groups — including women, journalists, human rights defenders.
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Taliban flog 13 people, including five women, in Khost and Jawzjan
The court claimed that those punished in Khost received between 35 and 39 lashes and were sentenced to prison terms.
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Bennett says Taliban have ‘seriously oppressed’ women and girls
Speaking on the Global Insight podcast of the International Bar Association, Bennett said the Taliban’s return to power marked a.
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208 Afghan women left in limbo after US-funded scholarship program is cut: Report
The decision was part of a wider series of funding terminations announced that day, amid what the report described as.
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Activists call for urgent protection of woman ‘at risk of honor killing’
The group urged global human rights organizations to take immediate and effective action to save Qadriah.
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On International Day of Conscience, Afghan women say the world has turned a blind eye
But in Afghanistan, many women say such ideals feel out of reach.
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UK denies asylum to Afghan women’s rights activist, citing no risk of return
The woman, identified as Mina (a pseudonym for her protection), said she had assumed her case would be approved based.
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Afghan activist to receive honorary degree from Trinity College
Trinity College announced that Basij-Rasikh will be honored during its commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, where Connecticut Governor Ned.