Tag: Human rights

Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions

In the shadow of Taliban-imposed restrictions, Afghan women activists gathered in secret…

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‘You Will Not Grow Up in Silence’: A Former Athlete Mother’s Fight for Freedom

It is a cold December day in Kabul, the biting wind swirling…

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Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan

The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on…

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Bound by Silence: Maryam’s Fight Against an Unyielding System

In a society where divorce is nearly impossible and the laws are…

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The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan

In the desolate hills of rural Afghanistan, life revolves around the simplest…

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Open Mic: Ep 6 – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode, we feature Arzu Naderi, a trailblazing Afghan woman dedicated…

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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…

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Open Mic Ep 3 – The Afghan Times Podcast

Welcome to the third episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times Podcast,…

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Open Mic Ep 2 – The Afghan Times Podcast

Welcome to the second episode of Open Mic – The Afghan Times…

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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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