US lawmaker says inaction deepens suffering of Afghan women
At a congressional hearing, Representative Brian Mast urged stronger measures to hold the Taliban accountable for restrictions on women and.
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Karzai warns ban on girls’ education is weakening Afghanistan
The former president called for reopening schools and workplaces to women as a new academic year begins.
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In Kabul, some women turn to begging amid Taliban restrictions
Women who once worked say bans on employment have left them facing poverty, harassment and violence.
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Afghanistan starts fifth school year without girls above sixth grade
They also urged the international community to increase pressure to ensure access to education for girls.
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UK envoy says rights of Afghan women and girls ‘must be respected’
“We remain committed to an Afghanistan at peace, with women fully included,” Lindsay said.
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Sources: Taliban detain women’s rights activist in Kabul
According to the sources, Taliban members entered Fazel’s house and took her away.
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A red rose for the daughters of my land
In this piece, Baran Mohammadi reflects on rediscovering hope and defiance as a woman under repression, symbolized by her decision.
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How I left my uncle to the Taliban
In 1996, when the Taliban entered Herat, the city quickly changed. A few months earlier there had been celebrations of.
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March 8: A story of resistance in the shadow of repression
In this piece, Lima Samimi says International Women’s Day has become a symbol of resistance for women in countries like.
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Karzai urges Taliban to reopen schools and universities to girls
Karzai said achieving long-term development requires the participation of women across different sectors of society.