Afghanistan
2 weeks ago
The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban’s Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced on Sunday, August 25, that…
Women
2 weeks ago
Taliban Enforces Ban on Women’s Voices and Public Visibility
In a move that underscores the Taliban’s hardline governance, Afghanistan’s ruling authorities have introduced stringent…
Women
August 5, 2024
Three years on from Taliban takeover, Afghan women pay the price
Three years ago, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, dramatically altering the social and political…
Women
August 4, 2024
Widowed women in Afghanistan: Begging to survive in the heatwave of Nimruz province
In the heatwave of southwestern Afghanistan, the daily struggle for survival is etched in the…
Afghanistan
July 30, 2024
Taliban Ordered Women in Kabul to Wear Hijab: “To Save Young Men from Fitna, or Falling into Sin”
The Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced today,…
Women
July 16, 2024
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…
Sports
July 12, 2024
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…
Education
July 9, 2024
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.…
Education
July 6, 2024
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…
Children
June 10, 2024
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…