Women

Freedom Now supports Afghan activist Zholia Parsi’s nomination for Martin Ennals Award

Parsi, who spent approximately 80 nights in Taliban prisons, is recognized for her efforts in challenging the group's gender apartheid.

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HRW urges global support for Afghan women activists seeking recognition of ‘gender apartheid’

Heather Barr, associate director of the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch, also urged countries to support Afghan women.

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Afghanistan: Female artisans in Jawzjan struggle with market access

These women cite the local reluctance to purchase domestic products as a significant obstacle. They are calling on international institutions.

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2023 Human Rights Report cites severe deterioration in women’s rights in Afghanistan

The report indicated that no Taliban decrees regarding women's education or employment were reversed or softened.

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Exiled Afghan women’s rights activist details hardships abroad

Despite these efforts, the Taliban maintain that the rights of women and girls are "secured" in Afghanistan, dismissing national and.

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UN special rapporteur emphasizes global access to education

The statement comes as girls from secondary schools have been barred from attending school over the past three years.

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Women activists urge US congress to curtail ‘misuse’ of aid in Afghanistan

The statement implored the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to address the purported diversion of a "$40.

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Activists in Pakistan urge recognition of ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan

The Independent Coalition of Protest Movements outlined several recommendations:

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Manizha Siddiqi released from Taliban prison

Among the more than 400 prisoners, 50 women, including Siddiqi, were released, Khomosh said.

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Karzai urges reopening of schools, universities for girls

In their discussion, Karzai and Kuromiya exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan and the broader region, Karzai noted.

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