Blinken condemns ‘discriminatory edicts’ of Taliban on women’s rights
“We resolutely support Afghan women and girls,” Blinken wrote.
Women
Women
Taliban’s policies render Afghan women ‘faceless and voiceless,’ US official says
Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Afghan women and girls have faced an unprecedented crackdown on their.
Women
Australian, UN officials discuss situation of women’s rights in Afghanistan
The meeting comes as the Taliban continue to impose increasingly severe restrictions on Afghan women and girls.
Women
UN envoy highlights challenges for Afghan women, girls at Doha Forum
“This is regrettable,” she said, emphasizing the urgent need for investment in the country’s education sector.
Afghanistan, Women
Taliban flog five, including woman, in Kapisa
Human rights organizations and international watchdogs have repeatedly condemned the Taliban’s public punishments.
Health, Women
Excluding women from medical institutes threatens healthcare in Afghanistan, MSF warns
“There is no healthcare system without educated female health practitioners,” said Mickaël Le Paih, MSF’s country representative in Afghanistan.
Women
UK condemns Taliban ban on female medical education, warns of healthcare crisis
The ban on medical education is expected to exacerbate Afghanistan’s already fragile healthcare system, the U.K. government warned.
Women
Women in rural Afghanistan face health crisis amid Taliban ban on female medical education
Faheema, a resident of the Pasaband district in Ghor province, shared her devastating experience.
Women
US envoy warns Taliban ban on female medical education threatens ‘complete erasure of women’
In a statement, Ms. Amiri described the Taliban’s increasingly restrictive policies as a systematic effort to eliminate women’s agency and.
Women
Two Afghan activists honored with 2024 Diana Award for advocacy on girls’ education
Ms. Akbari, who leads CoodGreenAfg.org, dedicated her award to the women of Afghanistan.