Six-Year-Old Girl Forced into Marriage in Helmand
Shock over marriage of six-year-old girl highlights urgent need to protect Afghan children
Open Mic: Ep 25 with Husna Baburi
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we hear from Husna Baburi, an Afghan woman.
Open Mic: Ep 24 with Mozhda Hakimi
In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Mozhda Hakimi, a 17-year-old Afghan young woman.
From Livelihood to Silence: Taliban Crushes Women’s Work Behind Closed Doors
Women say limitations on work and lack of market access have pushed many into economic despair
The Hands That Should Hold Books
Afghanistan’s children are being forced from classrooms into labour. Their dreams are shrinking in the dust of kilns, workshops, and markets — while the world remains silent.
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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 floods in Afghanistan are struggling to access sanitary products. Some…
Afghanistan has been ranked as the saddest country in the world
On Wednesday, March 20, the Gallup organization published the outcomes of a…
Afghanistan Flash floods leave women struggling to access sanitary products
Women in the flooded provinces do not feel they can talk about…
The Dual Crisis: Displacement and Food Insecurity
For World Food Day, October 16, 2024, the Afghan Times and IUF Asia/Pacific released a report “Women…
Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility
In a move that underscores the Taliban's hardline governance, Afghanistan's ruling authorities…
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The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced…
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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…
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…
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…
Open Mic: Ep 1 with Marwa Hoshmand – The Afghan Times podcast
Welcome to the first episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of resilience, hope,…
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…
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…
Six Months After the Devastating Earthquakes: Continuing Challenges
In October 2023, four large earthquakes measuring Mww 6.3 each struck Herat, displacing several families who now reside in tents…
Afghanistan has experienced floods that have resulted in the death of 11 people and injuries to many others
According to Janan Saiq, the spokesperson for the State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs under the control of Taliban, heavy…
Before reaching hospital, the woman and her child died
Karimdad Rahimi, a resident of Baghlan province, said the dire situation faced by women during childbirth due to the lack…
Young people in Khost have launched a campaign to enroll children in schools
In Khost province, a group of young people are going from village to village to encourage enrolling school-aged children in…