UN official says Afghan women face relentless Erosion of rights
The high commissioner highlighted how Taliban decrees have severely curtailed women’s freedom and their ability to engage peacefully in society.
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Bennett calls for global action against Taliban abuses in Afghanistan
“I want to conclude by reiterating the importance of comprehensive and inclusive accountability and justice in the creation of a.
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G7 members appalled by continued ‘systemic abuses’ of human rights in Afghanistan
The statement expressed particular alarm over the escalating restrictions targeting women and girls.
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Taliban claim to have prevented 5,000 forced marriages amid ongoing criticism of women’s rights abuses
The claims come against a backdrop of widespread criticism from the United Nations and other international organizations
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UK calls for end to violence against women in Afghanistan
This violence is exacerbated by ongoing discrimination and the dismantling of mechanisms meant to promote gender equality in the country.
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US envoy says Taliban’s morality law shrinks freedoms both for women and men
The chargé d’affaires expressed particular concern about the shrinking scope of Afghan life under the Taliban.
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UN calls for immediate action to end violence against women in Afghanistan
The UN highlighted the alarming levels of violence against women in Afghanistan.
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Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed ‘intentionally’, UN says
The report says that one in three women experience violence in their lifetime.
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Taliban begin shutting down women-only cafes in Herat
On Friday, another women-only café in Herat was ordered to shut down.
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Activists call on Trump to revoke US-Taliban deal
The U.S.-Taliban deal, signed on February 29, 2020, was a landmark agreement that paved the way for the withdrawal of.