Afghanistan, Women

Child recruitment part of worsening child rights crisis in Afghanistan, Bennett says

According to the United Nations, tens of thousands of boys and girls worldwide are forced into armed conflicts, a practice.

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Afghanistan, Women

As world celebrates Women and Girls in Science, Afghanistan’s education ban persists

This year’s theme, “Science Without Borders: Empowering Women for a Global Future.”

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Afghanistan, Women

Suspension of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan jeopardizes women and girls

Some Afghan women say that the cessation of aid has directly impacted their livelihoods.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,.

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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.

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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.

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