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How Aid Cuts Are Fueling a Malnutrition Crisis in Afghanistan: What You Need to Know

With 3.5 million children at risk, reduced humanitarian support has left families and health systems overwhelmed.

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We Dance Behind Locked Doors

Anonymously We used to dance in weddings. Now, we dance in silence. There’s a basement in our neighborhood with a…

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Open Mic: Ep 22 with Alina Naseri

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Alina Naseri, a determined 15-year-old woman from Afghanistan who refuses…

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My Sister Taught Girls in Secret — They Took Her Away

Anonymously My sister was 22. She was brave in a quiet way—not with weapons, but with books. After the Taliban…

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The Classroom That Refuses to Disappear

In Afghanistan, over 7,000 schools have no buildings, and more than 2.2 million girls are banned from learning. In this…

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ICC Launches Support Initiative for Displaced Afghan Women Cricketers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers.…

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Open Mic: Ep 21 with Zainab Noori

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Zainab Noori, a determined young woman who has turned every…

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Taliban Saw My Wife’s Photo on My Wallpaper — They Destroyed my Phone

Anonymously When the Taliban searched my phone, they found a photo of my wife on the wallpaper. It was a…

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In Pictures: The Daily Struggles of Life in Afghanistan

Poverty, displacement, and lack of basic services continue to define daily life for millions of Afghans. With little support and…

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Children at Risk: Afghan Families Deported from Pakistan

In October 2023, Pakistan’s government announced a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants, ordering all "illegal foreigners" to leave the country…

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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…

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Open Mic: Ep 20 with Tawos Nazari – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are honored to have Tawos Nazari, a resilient young woman whose…

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Open Mic: Ep 19 with Zarlasht Naseri – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Zarlasht Naseri, a young woman whose journey of…

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Open Mic: Ep 18 with Farishta Samim – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Farishta Samim, an inspiring 18-year-old who embodies resilience,…

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Open Mic: Ep 17 with Harir Afghan – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Harir Afghan, a resilient young woman whose journey…

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