Women in Baghlan Build Economic Independence Through Skills Training—But Demand Education Rights
Amid Taliban restrictions, resilient Afghan women are carving out livelihoods through employment while continuing their fight for access to schools and universities. Baghlan’s Women Turn Challenges Into Opportunity—But Won’t Stop…
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Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education
Today marks the beginning of the school year in Afghanistan, with over two million students expected to enroll, representing a significant increase from previous years. However, amidst the excitement, concerns…
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Three years on from Taliban takeover, Afghan women pay the price
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The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan
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Open Skies, Closed Doors: The Education Crisis in Afghanistan
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The child labour crisis in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s ban on women‘s right to work increases child labour and poverty
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Trapped in Bricks: Thousands of Afghan Children Sacrifice Education for Survival
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