Girls say Taliban education ban deepens isolation and mental strain
Secondary schools for girls have been closed for 1,566 days and universities for women for 1,107 days.
Women
Human Rights, Women
Restrictions on women and girls tightened across Afghanistan in 2025
In Kabul, dozens of women were detained during the year for failing to comply with Taliban-mandated dress codes.
Women
Three years on, Taliban ban on women’s work in NGOs leaves families struggling
Women who had supported their households say the loss of income has pushed many families into poverty.
Women
Online women’s university says it has provided education to 17,000 Afghan girls
The Women Online University said it marked its third anniversary this week in separate events attended by hundreds of students.
Women
Sources say Taliban block women without male guardians from joint border market
They added that restrictions are most pronounced on Fridays, when Afghan visitors are most numerous.
Health, Women
Taliban health minister defends policies in India amid restrictions on women doctors
Jalali claimed that large numbers of female health workers and doctors had been recruited across Afghanistan.
Women
AEWA launches education directory for Afghan women barred from universities
“The goal was to promote discoverability of the many opportunities out there offered by our members,” co-founder and co-chair of.
Economy, Women
Afghan girl barred from school runs Kabul handicrafts shop to support family
Zahra Alizada says the business allows her to earn an income while continuing her education informally.
Women
Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN agencies surpasses 100 days
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights urged the Taliban to immediately lift the ban.
Economy, Women
Women-led handicrafts exhibition opens in Kabul amid economic strain
The exhibition, called “Shin Lari,” features goods produced by women and girls, including handicrafts and other locally made items.