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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

Afghanistan

Adelbert Von Chamisso award winner highlights women’s voices on International Platforms

Maryam Mitra, the only poet from Afghanistan, has been awarded the "Adelbert von Chamisso Literary Prize" for her literary achievements. She believes that such...
Afghanistan

Nearly 5,000 women killed by relatives in Afghanistan in 2022: UN Report

Written By: Hakim Bigzaad The United Nations Women's Division released a shocking report on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence...
Afghanistan

Beloved Afghan Music Icon Ustad Mahwash retires after five decades

Written By: Hakim Bigzaad Gulalai Farida, known as Ustad Mahwash, is one of Afghanistan's most beloved musicians, earning titles such as "Ustad" (meaning master) and...
Afghanistan

Karzai emphasizes necessity of girls’ and boys’ education for Afghanistan’s development

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai recently reiterated the importance of reopening schools and universities for girls in Afghanistan. In a meeting with Iran's ambassador, Hassan...
Afghanistan

Two Afghan women on BBC’s Top 100 Influential Women

Written By: Tabasum Nasiry The BBC World Service has released a list of one hundred influential and inspiring women of 2023, which includes the names...
Afghanistan

Soraya: A highly educated entrepreneur who is advocating for vulnerable women in Herat

Written By: Zahra Rashidi The transformation of a woman from being a student to a successful entrepreneur while also fulfilling the role of a mother...
Afghanistan

Afghan families struggle: women face work ban and social restrictions

Written By: Hakim Bigzaad The prohibition of women from work and numerous other restrictions that exclude them from the workforce and other social interactions have...
Afghanistan

Many expelled migrants from Pakistan face security challenges in Afghanistan: UN

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan says that some of the expelled refugees from Pakistan had left Afghanistan due to...
Afghanistan

UN report reveals disturbing health crisis among incarcerated women in Afghanistan

Written By: Tabasum Nasiry Representatives from the Office of Drug Control and Crime Prevention and the Women's Division of the United Nations have emphasized the...
Afghanistan

Hamid Karzai calls for reopening of Girls’ school once again

On World Children's Day, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai advocated for reopening schools for girls beyond the sixth grade in Afghanistan. On Monday, former Afghan...
Afghanistan

Rising online violence against Afghan women amid widespread restrictions

Recent research shows that online violence against Afghan women has surged this year due to the severe restrictions on their fundamental rights. On Monday, the...
Afghanistan

Rising suicides and child marriages in Afghanistan: Rawadari Report

Written By: Hakim Bigzaad A human rights organization in Afghanistan known as "Rawadari" has reported in its latest release, marking World Children's Day, an alarming...
Afghanistan

Maryam Mitra, Afghanistan’s poet, wins Chamisso Literary Prize

Written By: Mehdi Rezai In 2023, Maryam Mitra, the poet known for her collections "Living on the Margins" and "I Have Seen the Wind's Wrath,"...
Afghanistan

Concerns grow over failure to enforce travel bans on Taliban members

Despite the sanctions imposed on the Taliban’s authorities, which restrict their foreign travels, some members of the group have recently undertaken foreign trips, resulting...
Afghanistan

Takhar women demand release of detained activists

In Takhar province, a group of courageous women is demanding the release of women's rights activists currently detained by the Taliban administration. These activists have...
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