As new school year begins, girls seek end to Taliban’s education ban
It has been more than 1,270 days since girls were barred from attending secondary schools.
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Afghan women, girls face increased protection risks, report warns
It states that these policies have further hindered the delivery of life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.
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Taliban leader says girls can file complaints in court over marriage rights
"The dowry is the rightful property of the bride," the decree states.
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Women protest ahead of new school year in Afghanistan
The women called for global action against the Taliban’s ban on female education.
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Women launch ‘Let’s Study’ campaign against Taliban’s education ban
The group emphasized that education is a basic right.
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Karzai reiterates call for reopening of girls schools as new school year nears
Karzai said millions of girls have been waiting for over three years to return to school.
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UN hosts women’s exhibition in northern Afghanistan
"Our activities this week continued in celebration of International Women’s Day," the agency said.
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UN meeting highlights challenges women face under Taliban rule
The event, held on the sidelines of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), was attended by representatives of.
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Ex-minister: Taliban have taken Afghanistan decades backwards
"Women have been completely wiped out from society," Nehan said.
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EU calls for protection of women’s rights in Afghanistan
“We condemn the systemic, deliberate, and systematic character of the Taliban’s oppression of women, girls, and marginalized groups,” the EU.