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 closed girls' schools in August 2021, she started teaching in…
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 context, even a dirt-floor classroom becomes a sanctuary of resistance—where…
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. In a media release issued Sunday, the ICC confirmed it…
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 challenge into an opportunity for growth.
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 simple image, a personal one. But to them, it was…
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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they pursue their education in makeshift classrooms lacking basic facilities. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a severe shortage of…
UNESCO and Partners Prioritize Digitization of Bamyan Buddha Statues
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has underscored the…
Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they…
My Sister Taught Girls in Secret — They Took Her Away
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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…
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…
Pakistan’s Afghan Deportations Are a Moral and Humanitarian Disaster
The trucks rumble across the border, packed with men, women, and children—their lives reduced to whatever they can carry. Some…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Open Mic: Ep 16 with Hella Amarkhil – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we are joined by Hella Amarkhil, an inspiring young woman who has…
Open Mic: Ep 15 with Sahar Amiri – The Afghan Times Podcast
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we’re joined by Sahar Amiri, a passionate advocate for education and women’s…