Suspension of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan jeopardizes women and girls
Some Afghan women say that the cessation of aid has directly impacted their livelihoods.
Afghanistan, Women
Afghanistan, Women
UNICEF says it supported 18,000 community-based classrooms in Afghanistan in 2024
“In 2024, UNICEF Afghanistan supported 18,000 CBE classes, giving girls and boys a chance to learn where public schools are.
Women
Afghan journalists in exile condemn closure of Radio Bigam as ‘inhumane’
The exiled journalists urged the international community and human rights organizations to use modern technology to help Afghans access foreign.
Women
UN calls for end to Taliban’s ban on girls’ education
“This violation must end,” the U.N. humanitarian agency wrote in a post on X on Sunday.
Sports, Women
Karzai praises Afghan women’s cricket team, hopes they will shine ‘like their brothers’
The remarks come as the Afghan women’s cricket team played its first match in exile since leaving the country following.
Health, Women
Taliban policies endanger women’s health, US watchdog warns
The report cited Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada’s December 2023 decree banning women from medical training programs, including nursing and midwifery,.
Sports, Women
Afghan women ‘will not be silenced,’ UN envoy says as exiled cricket team takes the field
“Afghan women belong in sports—at home and worldwide,” Bennett said.
Afghanistan, Women
Aid chief urges Western diplomats to visit Kandahar, advocate for women’s rights
Kandahar is regarded as the Taliban’s power hub as it hosts their reclusive leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Afghanistan, Women
UK minister reaffirms commitment to supporting Afghanistan
“We stand firm in our commitment to the people of Afghanistan, especially women and girls,” he wrote.
Women
UN report: Female journalists marginalized under Taliban rule
The report revealed that some Taliban officials refuse to speak with or grant interviews to women, further restricting their ability.