Tag: Women Rights

Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a…

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Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations

Parisa had always thought of Pakistan as a temporary refuge. After fleeing…

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Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions

The Taliban has doubled down on its ban on women working in…

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Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Wazhma Sayel,…

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Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of The Afghan Times Podcast, we welcome Sana Siddiqi,…

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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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Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast

In this episode of Open Mic, Zuhal Faizi talks about her struggles…

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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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