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…

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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…

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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…

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University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants

The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education institutions in 34 provinces of Afghanistan has concluded.…

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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

“If I go to school, my family will have nothing to eat,” said Johar. “I am the sole breadwinner for…

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A woman is giving girls hope by providing opportunities

“My brothers can go to school, but I cannot. Always at home, I am tired,” said Sahra. She was an…

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Open Mic Ep 1 – The Afghan Times podcast

Episode: Under Taliban rule, girls in Afghanistan are now banned from attending school past the sixth grade. Women are banned…

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Floods in Baghlan have left tens of thousands of children homeless

Saeedullah, 12 years old, was seated on the ground of his destroyed house in Baghlan province, northern Afghanistan, his sorrowful…

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Afghan Women Face Serious Challenges Amid Flooding

Maqsooda and her daughters now drink as little water as possible during the day. They prefer to spend hours in…

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Afghanistan Flash floods leave women struggling to access sanitary products

Women in the flooded provinces do not feel they can talk about periods and sanitary products. Women affected by flash…

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