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Girls forced to marry share their stories

One research organization says it knows of at least 2,200 girls who have been forced into marriage since the Taliban.

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Afghanistan: Women protesters worried about their safety

One activist said keeping silent and surrendering to the Taliban meant ‘accepting the chain of slavery’ and that death or.

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Women asked to close shops at women-only markets in Balkh

Many of the women are the breadwinners in their families and say without work they will starve and that it.

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Afghanistan: Sisters speak out about dashed hopes and crushed dreams

Two Afghan sisters, one studying to be a doctor and the other to be a lawyer, said the ‘Taliban have.

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US, UK and EU among countries seeking end to Taliban ban on women aid workers

The foreign ministries said that this would also affect the humanitarian assistance provided by international organizations, as international organizations utilize.

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Women’s participation in aid delivery must continue in Afghanistan: UN committee

The UN committee said that women employees have access to populations that their male colleagues cannot reach and are critical.

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Top Kankor female student appeals to Taliban to lift education ban

Elham Nabizada, the top-scoring student in this year’s university entrance exam, calls on the Taliban to reverse their decision and.

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UNSC calls for end to Taliban’s ban on women’s jobs, education

The UN Security Council says ban on women from working in NGOs will have a significant impact on humanitarian operations.

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Taliban to women: You no longer have an excuse to leave home

One student said Madrasas offering religious classes have also been told to stop teaching girls, despite them all conforming to.

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Three foreign NGOs suspend work in Afghanistan over Taliban’s ban on female workers

Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council and CARE International issued a joint statement stating they are suspending operations in Afghanistan

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