Taliban flog two in Ghazni as corporal punishments continues
The court also reported that a woman in Herat province was flogged on similar charges of extramarital relations.
Afghanistan, Women
Afghanistan, Women
Child recruitment part of worsening child rights crisis in Afghanistan, Bennett says
According to the United Nations, tens of thousands of boys and girls worldwide are forced into armed conflicts, a practice.
Afghanistan, Women
As world celebrates Women and Girls in Science, Afghanistan’s education ban persists
This year’s theme, “Science Without Borders: Empowering Women for a Global Future.”
Afghanistan, Women
Suspension of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan jeopardizes women and girls
Some Afghan women say that the cessation of aid has directly impacted their livelihoods.
Afghanistan, Women
UNICEF says it supported 18,000 community-based classrooms in Afghanistan in 2024
“In 2024, UNICEF Afghanistan supported 18,000 CBE classes, giving girls and boys a chance to learn where public schools are.
Women
Afghan journalists in exile condemn closure of Radio Bigam as ‘inhumane’
The exiled journalists urged the international community and human rights organizations to use modern technology to help Afghans access foreign.
Women
UN calls for end to Taliban’s ban on girls’ education
“This violation must end,” the U.N. humanitarian agency wrote in a post on X on Sunday.
Sports, Women
Karzai praises Afghan women’s cricket team, hopes they will shine ‘like their brothers’
The remarks come as the Afghan women’s cricket team played its first match in exile since leaving the country following.
Health, Women
Taliban policies endanger women’s health, US watchdog warns
The report cited Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada’s December 2023 decree banning women from medical training programs, including nursing and midwifery,.
Sports, Women
Afghan women ‘will not be silenced,’ UN envoy says as exiled cricket team takes the field
“Afghan women belong in sports—at home and worldwide,” Bennett said.