On International Day of Conscience, Afghan women say the world has turned a blind eye
But in Afghanistan, many women say such ideals feel out of reach.
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UK denies asylum to Afghan women’s rights activist, citing no risk of return
The woman, identified as Mina (a pseudonym for her protection), said she had assumed her case would be approved based.
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Afghan activist to receive honorary degree from Trinity College
Trinity College announced that Basij-Rasikh will be honored during its commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, where Connecticut Governor Ned.
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Afghan girls barred from education say their futures are fading
“I feel like every door is closing in front of me,” said former law student.
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Women say Taliban’s morality police have intensified interrogations
Several women said that Taliban's PVPV enforcers have stopped them in public spaces.
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American citizen freed by Taliban urges Trump to help women still jailed in Afghanistan
“All women in Taliban jails want Trump to come in and save them," Hall said.
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Australia pledges $5 million in new aid for Afghan women and girls
The new funding will be channeled through United Nations partners to deliver critical services focused on sexual and reproductive health,.
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EU says education for all is key to Afghanistan’s resilience
“The EU supports their rights to education,” the delegation wrote.
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UK’s envoy calls ban on Afghan girls’ education a tragedy
“This is a tragedy for them and their country,” he said. “Education is a right, not a privilege.”
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Amnesty calls on Taliban to stop using ‘cynical pretexts’ to justify school ban
In a statement posted on social media, the rights group condemned the continued exclusion of girls above the sixth grade.