Women

Women’s rights activist Neda Parwani released on bail after three months in Taliban custody

International human rights organizations reveal that fellow activists Zhulia Parsi, Manizha Sediqi, and Parisa Azada are currently held in Taliban.

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Closed-door UNSC meeting addresses Afghan women’s concerns on Sinirlioglu’s report

The meeting aimed to discuss and address concerns raised by women activists regarding Feridun Sinirlioglu's assessment report.

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Finland awards International Gender Equality Prize to Afghanistan-based NGO

In a ceremony attended by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Tampere, the organization's representative, Mahbouba Seraj, was presented with.

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Amnesty International urges swift release of women’s rights activists from Taliban custody

These women, known for their advocacy for women's rights, were reportedly arrested for exercising their rights to freedom of expression,.

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UNAMA condemns Taliban’s prolonged detention of women’s rights activists in Afghanistan

UNAMA says four women's rights activists have been apprehended by the Taliban in Kabul since September 19.

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Taliban pressure on women’s rights activists continues, HRW says

HRW emphasizes that there are many more unnamed activists facing similar fates.

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Concerns mount a girls face ‘uncertain educational future’ under Taliban ban

As annual school exams commence, apprehension looms among female students from secondary schools in Afghanistan regarding the uncertainty surrounding their.

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Young activist Bahara Karimi in Taliban custody for over a month

Karimi is the fifth woman to be apprehended by the Taliban in the past two months.

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Taliban’s detention of women activists sparks global outcry, human rights concerns

Parisa Azadi, a member of the Women's Movement for Freedom and Justice, was apprehended in Kabul last week.

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Taliban arrests activist Parisa Azada amid growing concerns for detained advocates

For the past two years, Azada had been vocal in her pursuit of justice against the Taliban's restrictions on women.

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