US envoy says Taliban’s morality law shrinks freedoms both for women and men
The chargé d’affaires expressed particular concern about the shrinking scope of Afghan life under the Taliban.
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UN calls for immediate action to end violence against women in Afghanistan
The UN highlighted the alarming levels of violence against women in Afghanistan.
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Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed ‘intentionally’, UN says
The report says that one in three women experience violence in their lifetime.
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Taliban begin shutting down women-only cafes in Herat
On Friday, another women-only café in Herat was ordered to shut down.
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Activists call on Trump to revoke US-Taliban deal
The U.S.-Taliban deal, signed on February 29, 2020, was a landmark agreement that paved the way for the withdrawal of.
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US warns of grave impact of Taliban’s education ban on girls’ future
Parents echoed these concerns, accusing the Taliban of politicizing education and denying their daughters a future.
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Afghanistan: Amid final exams, girls say they face uncertain futures
Students and their families expressed deep frustration, calling on the Taliban to reverse its policies and reopen schools for girls.
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Activist Zholia Parsi wins 2024 Martin Ennals Award
The foundation highlighted the bravery of this year’s laureates in defending human rights in highly oppressive environments.
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Afghan teenager wins International Children’s Peace Prize
The prize has been previously awarded to prominent figures such as education advocate Malala Yousafzai.
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Afghan girls express desperation over school closures
UNICEF reports that 1.4 million Afghan girls have been deliberately barred from attending school.