Women in Afghanistan’s rural areas face shortage of female doctors
In remote villages far from health centers, the absence of specialized doctors and proper medical facilities has created a dire.
Health, Women
Women
US warns that injustices against Afghan women threaten global equality
The Taliban recently extended these restrictions by shutting down medical institutions for women.
Women
Afghan women proved their strength against injustice, says Koofi
“When a glass breaks, its shards become sharper. These women, like shattered glass, have become sharp enough to resist oppression.
Afghanistan, Women
Afghan women, girls face progressive erasure from almost all walks of life: Otunbayeva
She urged the Taliban to reconsider the ban, stressing that it denies Afghans access to a functioning healthcare system.
Women
Blinken condemns ‘discriminatory edicts’ of Taliban on women’s rights
“We resolutely support Afghan women and girls,” Blinken wrote.
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.