5 d. ago "For over three years, rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated," says UNICEF executive director

"For over three years, rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated," says UNICEF executive director  DARYO.UZ - CENTRAL ASIA & AFGHANISTAN NEWS

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8 d. ago UNICEF: 400,000 more girls deprived of education as new school year begins in Afghanistan, total reaches 2.2 million

The new academic year in Afghanistan has begun, but 400,000 girls have been denied access to education. The total number of girls unable to attend secondary and high school has now reached 2.2 million. This situation has sparked international concern about the future of Afghanistan’s girls. UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, issued a statement on […] The post UNICEF: 400,000 more girls deprived of education as new school year begins in Afghanistan, total reaches 2.2 million appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender

Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, stated that Afghan girls and women are denied education due to gender-based oppression. Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, states that Afghan girls continue to be deprived of education due to suppression and gender-based violence by the Taliban. Bennett wrote on his X […] The post Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender-Based Oppression appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago As new school year starts in Afghanistan, almost 400,000 more girls deprived of their right to education, bringing total to 2.2 million

As new school year starts in Afghanistan, almost 400,000 more girls deprived of their right to education, bringing total to 2.2 million  UNICEF

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1 week ago Bennet stresses need for accountability in Afghanistan’s human rights violations

Bennet stresses need for accountability in Afghanistan’s human rights violations  Amu TV

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1 week ago Media Restrictions and Journalist Violations in Afghanistan Rise by 24%: Report

The Afghanistan National Journalists’ Union and the Afghanistan Journalists Center have released reports ahead of National Journalists’ Day, March 17, shedding light on the situation of media and journalists over the past year. These reports present a concerning picture of the restrictions, rights violations, and challenges faced by the media under the rule of the […] The post Media Restrictions and Journalist Violations in Afghanistan Rise by 24%: Report appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Press freedom in Afghanistan faces severe crackdown, violations up 24%: Report

Press freedom in Afghanistan faces severe crackdown, violations up 24%: Report  Amu TV

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2 w. ago UNESCO gives voice to Afghan girls and women and calls for their rights to be restored

UNESCO gives voice to Afghan girls and women and calls for their rights to be restored  UNESCO

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3 w. ago UN calls on Taliban to lift restrictions on women and girls on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called on the Taliban to lift restrictions that deprive women and girls of their fundamental rights. In a statement, UNAMA highlighted that Afghan women and girls are systematically denied their rights in education, work, and social life, which has led to widespread inequality. […] The post UN calls on Taliban to lift restrictions on women and girls on International Women’s Day appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UNESCO calls for restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has emphasized the restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8. The organization has called for global mobilization to address these issues. In a message published on Saturday, March 8, UNESCO condemned the denial of secondary education […] The post UNESCO calls for restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UN Rights Commissioner: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Face Gender Apartheid

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has stated that Afghan women and girls are deprived of basic freedoms essential for normal life. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, March 3, he emphasized the severe restrictions they face under Taliban rule. Turk described the situation as a form of gender […] The post UN Rights Commissioner: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Face Gender Apartheid appeared first on Khaama Press.

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