Women

Afghanistan’s activist Kubra Ghulami reunites with family in Iran

The case has drawn attention to the broader issues of women's rights and the treatment of activists in both Iran.

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Women

Activists demand stronger global measures to combat Taliban’s human rights violations

"The return of the Taliban to power has led to a significant setback in women's rights in Afghanistan," the appeal.

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Business, Women

Sellers in Herat report decline in market for women’s handicrafts

Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country has plunged into a dire economic crisis, with over 70 percent of.

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Women

Meet Mahnaz, 15, whose forced marriage was caused by Taliban school closures

Mahnaz, who was in the ninth grade when the schools were shut down, explains that she is a victim of.

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Women

Afghan activist Kubra Ghulami to be deported to Afghanistan: Iranian media

A friend of Ghulami, who wished to remain anonymous, told "Sharq" that Ghulami contacted them from a camp.

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Women

UNESCO reports 122 million girls out of school worldwide

This report comes amid the Taliban's ban on girls above grade six attending school and the prohibition on female university.

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Women

Women’s rights group labels August 15 as ‘black’ day for Afghanistan

The group also pointed to the mass refugee waves triggered by the Taliban’s takeover, noting that Afghans living in exile.

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Women

Norwegian institute to host event on women’s rights in Afghanistan

In a statement released by PRIO, True emphasized the political nature of gendered narratives, which often frame decisions regarding war.

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Women

Kimia Yousofi: Running for all Afghan girls who can’t

As the competition concludes, Yousofi removes the bib displaying Afghanistan's red, green, and black emblem. She flips it over to.

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Women

Visual art in Herat stifled by Taliban restrictions

Several female painters have disclosed that the Taliban's stringent restrictions, particularly in the realm of painting, have severely impacted their.

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