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Afghanistan: Women hold rally in Takhar, call for their rights to education, work

They said women “cannot be removed” from society and that their rights to education, work and freedom must be ensured.

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Afghanistan: Young women in Herat turn to vocational training as ban on education continues

For many girls, art classes have become their last resort to occupy their time due to the lack of educational.

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McCaul, Meeks host roundtable on crisis facing women, girls in Afghanistan

House Foreign Affairs Chairman McCaul said Taliban intends to permanently place all women on house arrest and treat women ‘like.

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Ayam: Former MP Koofi discusses UN report on corporal punishment

In this program, Fawzia Koofi, former member of Afghanistan's parliament, discusses UN's report on corporal punishment in Afghanistan.

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Women protesters in Islamabad warn against any attempt to recognize Taliban

The women from Afghanistan said human rights groups, including the United Nations, have taken an ‘indifferent stance’ towards the Taliban’s.

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Rights organizations in letter to UN seek women’s participation in Doha meeting

The organizations said meaningful participation which is, equal, direct, substantive and influential inclusion of diverse women in any decisions about.

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Two women ‘beaten’ by Taliban member in Bamiyan

A Taliban order states a woman violating the hijab rule must be advised, then her family informed and the last.

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Afghanistan: Eid celebrations muted for Herat women amid ongoing restrictions

Eid for people in Afghanistan was a scaled down version compared to previous years due to financial hardships and curbs.

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Another blow to women in Herat as Taliban ban them from visiting historical sites

Herat residents are upset at the latest order and say women should be allowed to visit and view the countries.

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Activist Nargis Sadat tortured in Taliban custody, says women’s movement

Nargis Sadat was arrested by the Taliban on Feb. 11 and is being held by the Taliban’s intelligence unit known.

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