Women

UN officials press Taliban on women’s full participation in society

The heads of UNDP and UNHCR warned that aid cuts could deepen poverty as millions of returnees place growing pressure.

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Human Rights, Women

Sources: Taliban continue detentions of women in Herat

Residents say women are being detained over alleged dress code violations as Taliban morality police intensify enforcement in western Afghanistan.

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Women

UNAMA seeks women’s role in Afghanistan’s diplomacy

UNAMA said women's participation in public life and decision-making remains essential to peace and development.

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Human Rights, Women

Taliban expand dress code warnings beyond Herat

Residents and local sources say Taliban have warned women in western Kabul as well as in Mazar-e-Sharif over obeying their.

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Human Rights, Women

After detentions, Taliban impose new restrictions on girls’ schools in Herat

Residents and students say new dress-code requirements have been imposed on girls' schools and religious seminaries.

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Women

Taliban open fire on protesters in Herat

Residents rallied in support of women detained over alleged violations of the Taliban's dress code.

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Human Rights, Women

Bennett seeks immediate end to women’s detention by Taliban in Herat

Bennett said scores of women have been arbitrarily arrested over the past three days for allegedly violating the Taliban's dress.

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Human Rights, Women

Taliban detain 21 women in Herat over dress code

The arrests come as Taliban warned that women deemed not to be complying with their interpretation of Islamic dress requirements.

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Human Rights, Women

Sources: Taliban warn women in Herat could face detention over dress code

The directive threatens detention and possible legal action against women deemed not to be complying with the Taliban’s interpretation of.

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Women

UAE, UNAMA stress need to protect women’s rights in Afghanistan

The meeting comes as the UN Security Council prepares to renew UNAMA's mandate, which expires later this month.

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