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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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Amnesty International urges release of four Afghan female protestors from prison

Amnesty International has expressed concern over the detention and alleged torture of women activists in Taliban prisons, demanding the immediate release of Zholia Parsi,...
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Stanikzai acknowledges grils’ education ban discontent

In a meeting on Thursday, a deputy minister of Foreign Affairs for the Taliban mentioned that the closure of girls' schools has led to...
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From teacher to flower vendor: A women’s journey in Afghanistan

Written By: Zahra Rashidi Laila, a flower vendor, is worried about the lifespan of her flowers as autumn comes to an end and winter, with...
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UN experts urge protection for Afghan nationals in Pakistan

UN experts issued a statement on Wednesday, urging the protection of Afghan nationals currently in Pakistan. They highlighted the alarming risk of human rights...
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Schools Failing Boys: The Taliban’s impact on boys’ educaiton in Afghanistan – Human Rights Watch Report

Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the state of boys' education in Afghanistan under Taliban control. The report, titled "Schools are failing boys...
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Gender Apartheid: Shaping a path for its recognition as a crime

On Tuesday, in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Foundation commemorated the tenth anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing. Nelson Mandela,...
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Taliban rule ‘made girlhood illegal’, says Malala Yousafzai

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai drew a powerful parallel, likening the Taliban's restrictions on women in Afghanistan to the oppressive treatment endured by...
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UNAMA’s silence on Afghan women’s detention shameful: female protestors

Reports continue to highlight the poor health of female activists like Julia Parsi and Manizha Seddiqi, who are currently in the Taliban’s prisons.  Tamana...
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EU allocates funds to boost education for 200,000 primary school children in Afghanistan

On Wednesday, the European Union (EU) said in a newsletter that it had pledged EUR 25 million to support the United Nations Children's Fund...
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Afghan pregnant Women’s children at Risk in Pakistan: The Guardian

Written By: Hakim Bigzaad The Guardian newspaper has reported that pregnant Afghan women stranded in Pakistan are at risk of losing their children if they...
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UN Chief describes Afghanistan as a ‘Forever Emergency

The UNHCR representative for Afghanistan, Leonard Zulu, describes the situation in Afghanistan as a "forever emergency" exacerbated by a government isolating itself and undermining...
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The hidden dimensions of insecurity in Afghanistan

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan considers one of its achievements in the past two years to be a reduction in conflicts and the establishment...
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EU to aid in building and repairing 400 schools in Afghanistan

The European Union, in its ongoing efforts to aid Afghanistan, will be supporting the reconstruction of 400 schools, as confirmed by EU Charge d'Affaires...
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Arab-Afghan Women’s Solidarity Network established

Written By: Tabasum Nasiry The Afghanistan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) has announced the opening of the “Arab-Afghan Women’s solidarity” in collaboration with the Arab...
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Three US senior officials to head to Pakistan for talks on Afghanistan issues

Amid the expulsion of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, it is planned that three senior officials from the U.S. Department of State will travel to...
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