The Afghan Times
Afghanistan’s agriculture and food systems
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting…
Open Mic: Ep 5 with Dr. Nazifa Amini – The Afghan Times Podcast
Welcome to the fifth episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we continue to highlight stories of…
World Food Day 2024: Women’s Struggle and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women and Food Insecurity in Afghanistan” highlighting…
Open Mic: Ep 4 with Zohal Noori – The Afghan Times Podcast
Welcome to the fourth episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope,…
The Afghan Times Launches New Initiative: “Know Their Stories” to Highlight the Plight of Afghan Children
The Afghan Times has announced the launch of a new initiative titled Know Their Stories, an effort aimed at amplifying…
Open Mic: Ep 3 with Husna Rafi – The Afghan Times Podcast
Welcome to the third episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope,…
Open Mic: Ep 2 with Heela Amanzai – The Afghan Times Podcast
Welcome to the second episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience,…
The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced on Sunday, August 25, that all inquiries regarding the reopening…
Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility
In a move that underscores the Taliban's hardline governance, Afghanistan's ruling authorities have introduced stringent new vice laws, effectively banning…
Three years on from Taliban takeover, Afghan women pay the price
Three years ago, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, dramatically altering the social and political landscape. The takeover marked the…
Widowed women in Afghanistan: Begging to survive in the heatwave of Nimruz province
In the heatwave of southwestern Afghanistan, the daily struggle for survival is etched in the faces of countless widowed women.…
Taliban Ordered Women in Kabul to Wear Hijab: “To Save Young Men from Fitna, or Falling into Sin”
The Taliban's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced today, that the ministry's ombudsmen discussed…
Taliban Forces Closure of Women-Only Restaurants: The Last Haven for Afghan Women Workers Under Threat
In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the closure of these women-run small restaurants is a significant setback. Since their return to power in…
Triumph Over Adversity: Afghan Women Athletes to Shine at Paris Olympics
The upcoming Paris Olympics will witness three remarkable Afghan women representing their country despite women athletes facing severe adversity under…
Afghan women and girls join online study programs despite Taliban’s ban on female education
The providers report strong demand from Afghan women for English language, science, and business courses. This surge follows the Taliban's…