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Ayam: Former MP Koofi discusses UN report on corporal punishment

In this program, Fawzia Koofi, former member of Afghanistan's parliament, discusses UN's report on corporal punishment in Afghanistan.

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Women protesters in Islamabad warn against any attempt to recognize Taliban

The women from Afghanistan said human rights groups, including the United Nations, have taken an ‘indifferent stance’ towards the Taliban’s.

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Rights organizations in letter to UN seek women’s participation in Doha meeting

The organizations said meaningful participation which is, equal, direct, substantive and influential inclusion of diverse women in any decisions about.

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Two women ‘beaten’ by Taliban member in Bamiyan

A Taliban order states a woman violating the hijab rule must be advised, then her family informed and the last.

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Afghanistan: Eid celebrations muted for Herat women amid ongoing restrictions

Eid for people in Afghanistan was a scaled down version compared to previous years due to financial hardships and curbs.

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Another blow to women in Herat as Taliban ban them from visiting historical sites

Herat residents are upset at the latest order and say women should be allowed to visit and view the countries.

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Activist Nargis Sadat tortured in Taliban custody, says women’s movement

Nargis Sadat was arrested by the Taliban on Feb. 11 and is being held by the Taliban’s intelligence unit known.

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International NGOs call for ban on UN female workers to be lifted

The six agencies say that with more than 28 million people in desperate need of aid to survive, this act.

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Afghanistan: Another blow for Herat women; Taliban bans them from restaurants

Restaurant owners in the western city say the Taliban’s latest order is yet another blow to the sector, which is.

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Plight of Afghan women over the past solar year – 1401

This past solar year was a particularly difficult one for women in Afghanistan who have systematically been stripped of their.

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