Watchdog: Taliban reject women’s rights, intensify restrictions
The statement comes amid what human rights advocates describe as a deepening crisis for Afghan women under Taliban rule.
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Afghanistan, Women
Taliban publicly flog five, including woman, in Khost
Two of the individuals, including the woman, were punished for “immoral relations,” while three others were accused of adultery.
Afghanistan, Women
Afghan girls face uncertainty as sixth-grade examinations end
The Taliban’s ban on secondary education for girls has left many questioning why their right to learn has been taken.
Business, Women
Taliban close women-only cafes in Herat
These cafes provided a rare space for women to gather safely and earn a livelihood.
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Watchdog warns against allowing ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan to become the ‘new normal’
Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the rights of Afghan women and girls have been severely curtailed.
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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.
Afghanistan, Women
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.