Tamana Paryani said on day nine of her hunger strike the world needs to take harsh steps against the Taliban.

Women said are grappling with the severe economic and psychological hardships stemming from job deprivation and a growing reliance on.

The watchdog has asked the Taliban to dismantle all forms of repression and discrimination that infringe upon the fundamental rights.

The rights activists say they will not give up until UN and Germany’s Parliament recognize the Taliban’s policy of ‘gender.

The Taliban this week announced the results of the annual university entrance exam, which was for male students only

Organizer of the hunger strike said that the United Nations should acknowledge the presence of "gender apartheid” in Afghanistan.

The women activists have articulated a number of demands, including recognition of gender apartheid in Afghanistan.

At least 3,300 graduates from public and private universities attended the exam. No woman was among them.

Women from Afghanistan say they are faced with many obstacles they face in Iran.

Rights activists and UN officials believe the strict restrictions on women and girls has led to the sharp rise in.