UK minister reaffirms commitment to supporting Afghanistan
“We stand firm in our commitment to the people of Afghanistan, especially women and girls,” he wrote.
Afghanistan, Women
Women
UN report: Female journalists marginalized under Taliban rule
The report revealed that some Taliban officials refuse to speak with or grant interviews to women, further restricting their ability.
Women
Women applaud ICC prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders
The protesters said the Taliban have committed grave human rights abuses over the past three years.
Afghanistan, Women
Amnesty: Afghan girls demand immediate reopening of their schools
Amnesty International said Afghan girls had expressed heartbreak and frustration over the ban, which has barred girls from attending school.
Afghanistan, Women
On International Day of Education, EU calls for quality education for all in Afghanistan
The International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24, highlights education’s pivotal role in fostering peace, development, and equality.
Afghanistan, Women
UK minister reaffirms commitment to women’s rights in Afghanistan
In a video statement, Falconer sharply criticized the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls, describing their policies as “unacceptable.”
Health, Women
Absence of female doctors in Afghanistan’s remote areas poses severe challenges
The shortage of female medical professionals has been exacerbated by Taliban-imposed restrictions on women’s education in the healthcare sector.
Women
Austin calls Afghan women’s rights situation ‘horrible’ after US withdrawal
Mr. Austin reflected on the aftermath of the withdrawal, noting the widespread concerns at the time about what might follow.
Afghanistan, Women
HRW: Afghanistan’s rights situation deteriorated further in 2024
Fereshta Abbasi, Afghanistan researcher at Human Rights Watch, called for urgent international action.
Afghanistan, Women
Women-led organizations advocate for rights in Afghanistan
The report says that the Taliban’s restrictive environment has forced women-led organizations to shift from public advocacy to community-level initiatives.