Women

Women’s rights group urges protests against Taliban’s invitation to Doha meeting

In a statement, the movement expressed disappointment that Afghan cultural figures and artists in exile are not participating in protests.

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Second round of university entrance exams held without girls in Kabul

The Taliban1run National Examination Administration reported that high school graduates from Kabul's educational centers and districts participated in the exams.

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Amnesty International warns credibility of Doha meeting at risk without human rights focus

Callamard emphasized the importance of including Afghan women human rights defenders and other stakeholders from Afghan civil society.

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U.S. stresses inclusion of Afghan women, civil society in Doha meeting

Wood urged participants to stand with the people of Afghanistan, especially women, girls, and members of marginalized communities.

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Women’s rights group urges broader focus ‘beyond girls’ education’ in Afghanistan

In a statement, the movement stressed that while the education of girls is crucial, the Taliban's human rights abuses extend.

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FEMENA criticizes exclusion of women, civil society from Doha meeting

The group has said that the voices of Afghan women should be prominently featured.

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What is ‘gender apartheid’?

With the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, repressive policies targeting women and girls were quickly implemented.

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Amnesty International warns of uncertain future for Afghan women, girls deported by Pakistan

"Since the Pakistani government commenced deportations of Afghan refugees, these women and girls face an uncertain future," the organization said.

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Afghan, Iranian women launch campaign on recognition of ‘gender apartheid’

They are also calling on nations to classify gender apartheid as a crime against humanity.

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Human rights concerns largely absent from Doha meeting on Afghanistan, activists say

The Afghan Women's Association has echoed these concerns, declaring that the Doha meeting lacks legitimacy without the full representation of.

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