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Calls continue for release of women’s rights activists from Taliban custody

A number of women’s rights activists said the Taliban's grip has stifled their quest for justice over the past two.

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Pariani embarks on sit-in protest in Germany in ongoing fight for Afghanistan’s women

Tamana Pariani started a sit-in protest in a bid to get the international community to recognize ‘gender apartheid’ in the.

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Calls mount for release of activist Zholia Parsi

Parsa was arrested by the Taliban just a week after another rights activist was detained with her husband and 8-year-old.

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Women’s rights activist Zholia Parsi arrested in Kabul, sources confirm

Sources said that Parsi was arrested by the Taliban from her home in downtown Kabul.

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Nikbakht, the 50-year-old woman held captive for 25 long years

Neighbors heard through their children about the woman and investigated before alerting Taliban officials to her plight

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Rights activists voice concern over Neda Parwani’s arrest by Taliban

The women’s rights activist was taken into Taliban custody early this week, along with her husband and children

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Biden meets Central Asian leaders at UNGA

The agenda covered a wide spectrum of topics, encompassing security, trade and investment, and regional connectivity among others.

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UN Women report highlights concerns about Afghan women’s well-being

The report shows that 80% of those surveyed stated that their ability to generate income has diminished.

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Activist Neda Parwani arrested in Kabul, sources confirm

The activist was arrested in Kabul’s Khairkhana area on Tuesday morning along with her two family members, sources confirmed.

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Female students voice frustration as school closures enter second year

Female students said that their dreams were shattered after the closure of schools two years back.

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