Malala Yousafzai denounces Taliban’s restrictions on women as ‘gender apartheid’
“What is happening in Afghanistan is not just gender discrimination — it is gender apartheid,” Yousafzai said.
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EU envoy warns of economic costs of excluding Afghan women, urges inclusive policies
The EU said it remains committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan.
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Canada’s UN envoy says Afghan women face ‘gender apartheid’ under Taliban
“Women in Afghanistan are not allowed to go out unless accompanied by a man," Rae said.
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Afghanistan: Art becomes a haven for girls amid education ban
These girls say they aim to use their art to amplify the voices of a silenced generation.
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Bennett urges accountability after suicide of woman in Ghor
"Investigation and accountability are needed," Bennett said.
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Women’s movement: Abida’s death is neither the first nor the last of Taliban’s crimes
A women’s rights movement, the Freedom-Seeking Women’s Movement in Afghanistan, condemned the death of Abida, a young woman from Ghor.
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Afghan women want to be heard, not saved, UN deputy chief says
Fletcher described the impact of deepening funding cuts on Afghan women, particularly in northern provinces like Kunduz.
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UN official says women aid workers in Afghanistan must be able to work
Fletcher said he discussed key humanitarian issues with Taliban officials.
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Taliban restrictions have ‘drastically’ limited women’s participation in public life, UN Women says
The report said that stringent rules — including the requirement that women be accompanied by a mahram (male guardian) and.
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Afghan women in South Africa seek solidarity against gender violence
At a forum hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, panelists included Professor Thuli Madonsela, Professor Farid Esack, Judge.