How The Taliban’s New Law ‘Erases’ Women
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that…
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Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan
Until the collapse of Afghanistan’s US-backed government in August 2021, few knew clearly what the…
This Is Why Afghans Are ‘Voiceless’ In The Face Of Climate Impacts
For three consecutive years, Afghanistan has experienced recurring droughts and flash floods exacerbated by climate…
The Taliban’s War On Women In Afghanistan
The second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is fast approaching. Since then, Afghan…
Taliban Restrictions May Amount To Femicide, Warn UN Experts
Source: AP, PTI Taliban restrictions on Afghan women and girls may amount to femicide if…
UN Condemns Taliban’s Ban On Women From Working For UN Af
Source: PTI The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned the decision by the Taliban to…
UN Says Taliban Have Barred Its Female Afghan Staffers From Working
Source: PTI Female Afghan employees of the United Nations have been banned by the ruling…
How A Patriarchal Mindset Keeps Women Away From Peace Efforts
Fatima (not her real name) is a university student in Bangladesh. She had just finished…
The Girls On The Night Train To Dystopia
In normal course, when you hear of someone being poisoned, it is usually to do…
UN Sorry For Photo Of Its Personnel In Front Of Taliban Flag
(Source: PTI) The UN has apologised for “a significant lapse in judgement” after photographs surfaced…
UNSC Deeply Concerned Over Ban On Afghan Women In Unis, NGOs
(Source: PTI) The UN Security Council, under the current presidency of India, has voiced concern…
Comment: Did The West Fail Afghan Women?
After debarring Afghan women from parks and gyms, the Taliban has now imposed a ban…
Taliban Suspends Uni Education For Women
(Source: IANS) The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced the suspension of university education for…
Under Taliban Rule, Afghan Women Are More Oppressed Than Ever
The recent announcement that women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned by the Taliban…
Are Women’s Rights Still Chimerical?
In the past few days, two news reports caught my attention. One of them said…
After Parks, Taliban Bans Afghan Women From Using Gyms
(Source: AP) The Taliban are banning women from using gyms in Afghanistan, an official in…
Afghanistan: The History Of Secret Education For Girls
In August 2021, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, and since then secondary education for…
Afghanistan Marks 1 Year Since Taliban Seizure As Woes Mount
The Taliban on Monday marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul,…
Afghan Girls Face Uncertain Future After 1 Year Of No School
For most teenage girls in Afghanistan, it’s been a year since they set foot in…
A Year After Taliban’s Return, Afghan Women Fight For Lost Freedoms
Monesa Mubarez is not going to give up the rights she and other Afghan women…
The Ongoing War On Human Rights In Af
The word “anniversary” usually brings about happy and memorable moments. But Aug. 15 marks one…
Who Was Al-Zawahiri & Why Did US Kill Him?
A U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan this weekend killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, who helped Osama bin…
UN Report Slams Killings, Rights Abuses Under Afghan Taliban
Hundreds of people have been killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban overran the country nearly…
Atleast 1,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake
Desperate rescuers battled against the clock Thursday under pouring rain to pull survivors from the…
Afghan Sikhs Wait For Visas To Return To India
Over 150 Sikhs who were staying in a gurudwara in Kabul that was struck by…