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Women & Girls

This column will serve as a platform to bring attention to the latest news, stories, and events related to the lives of women in Afghanistan. It will feature articles, interviews, and multimedia content that highlight the resilience, strength, and accomplishments of Afghan women while also addressing the hardships they continue to endure.

We firmly believe that by amplifying their voices and shedding light on their experiences, we can contribute to positive change and foster a more just and equitable society for all. To make this webpage as comprehensive and inclusive as possible, we invite women activists to submit any news, stories, or updates related to women in Afghanistan that could affect their lives. Please share your stories, concerns and news or insights to our dedicated email address: afghanwomenvoices@khaama.com

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Afghan Authorities Continue to Intensify Repressing Women and Girls: HRW

The head of the women’s rights division at Human Rights Watch said, on the one hand, the Taliban are persistently pleading for recognition and...
Afghanistan

International Outrage Over Repressive Policies on Women in Afghanistan

International organizations and human rights groups have repeatedly warned about the consequences of misogyny and the execution of gender-based policies in Afghanistan under the...
Afghanistan

EU-Central Asia Meeting Urges Afghanistan to Lift Restrictions on Women

European Union (EU) and Central Asia special envoy for Afghanistan met in Turkmenistan Capital, Ashgabat, on Friday, where they urged the de facto regime...
Afghanistan

Taliban Restrictions on Afghan Women Condemned as ‘Crime Against Humanity’: Rights Groups

The Taliban's severe restrictions on women and their rights should be investigated as possible crimes against human rights, two top rights groups said on...
Afghanistan

Afghan Women Being Repressed Under the Ruling Regime: AI

Amnesty International in its latest report has highlighted that the mistreatment of Afghan women by the Taliban can be considered a "gender apartheid and...
Afghanistan

Taliban Repression of Afghan Women Is Form of Apartheid, Says Nelson Mandela’s Widow

The repression of Afghan women by the Taliban is a form of apartheid, and the world must fight it with the same tenacity it...
Afghanistan

G7 Condemns Violation of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

In a statement, the Group of Seven (G7) leaders denounced human rights abuses, particularly the recent restrictions on Afghan women's work and education. The G7...
Afghanistan

2 Afghan Girls Among 30 Under 30 Influential Figures of Forbes

Two Afghan girls Sarah Wahidi and Summia Tora are among the 30 under 30 young influential figures listed in Forbes 2023 for their innovative...
Afghanistan

Turkmen Female Doctors Provide Medical Aid for Afghan Women

Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it has sent three female physicians to provide medical aid to Afghan women in western Herat...
Afghanistan

UN Gives up on Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

International media has reported the United Nations agencies including UNICEF, World Health Organization and WFP have failed to protect the rights of their female...
Afghanistan

UNICEF to Launch Community-Based Education Classes for Female Students in Bamyan

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will conduct community-based education classes for female students in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province, the organization said on Tuesday. UNICEF...
Afghanistan

Women, Girls Deserve to Live a Life of Dignity and Respect, Says UN Chief

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that women and girls anywhere deserve to live a dignified and respectful life. The UN Chief on...
Afghanistan

UN Violates Gender Equality by Adopting Taliban Policies: Freedom Now

Freedom Now, a Washington-based human rights organization said, that concerns are growing about the United Nations’ policy to engage with the Taliban-run administration despite...
Afghanistan

Muslim World Condemns Taliban’s Restrictions On Women’s Education, Says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at an event that the Muslim world condemned the Taliban's restriction on women's education in Afghanistan. "When the...
Afghanistan

Female UN Employees In Afghanistan Are Being Harassed, Detained: Report

The U.N. has accused the de facto authorities of detaining, harassing, and imposing "severe" restrictions on the movements of its female employees working with...
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