Women

Taliban shuts girls’ training centers in Herat, citing concerns over male teachers

Over 1.1 million girls have been deprived of schooling over the past two years after the closure of secondary schools.

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Women’s life satisfaction in Afghanistan plunges to record low amidst rising restrictions – Gallup report

Conducted in July, the survey showed only 11% of Afghan women are content with their freedom and social standing

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UN experts demand immediate release of women human rights defenders held by Taliban

Both Parwan and Parsi are associated with the Women's Spontaneous Movement, and their detention has raised significant concerns.

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Afghanistan: Appeals to UN special coordinator mount as girls suffer under education ban

For these girls, the prohibition of education has been an agonizing experience, shattering their aspirations for a brighter future.

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Afghanistan ranks lowest on global women’s status index

Denmark stands atop the 2023 rankings as the best country for women, scoring over three times higher than Afghanistan

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Women’s rights activist Manizha Siddiqui held by Taliban since Oct. 9

Siddiqui's arrest coincides with the ongoing detention of at least three other activists, including Zhulia Parsi and Neda Parwani

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Advocates call for ‘immediate release’ of activists detained by Taliban

The movements raised grave concerns about the violence inflicted on detainees in Taliban prisons.

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Unresolved fate of activists Parsi, Parwana following Taliban arrest sparks concern

Relatives of the two women say despite continued requests for updates on the women, the Taliban has given them no.

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Hospital bombing in Gaza claims nearly 500 lives: Official statement

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the hospital bombing.

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Women in Afghanistan tell IOM they are ‘prisoners living in darkness’

An IOM report states women continue to warn against recognizing the Taliban since they repeatedly renege on promises

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