26 h. ago From Afghanistan to New York: Afghan Women Calling for Action

From Afghanistan to New York: Afghan Women Calling for Action  UN Web TV

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34 h. ago EU: Access to Healthcare Services crucial for women and girls in Afghanistan

The European Union (EU) delegation in Afghanistan has stated that access to healthcare services for Afghan women and girls is essential. The EU delegation in Afghanistan emphasized on Thursday, March 13, that ensuring access to healthcare services for Afghan women and girls is crucial, especially amid ongoing challenges they face. The delegation mentioned that, in […] The post EU: Access to Healthcare Services crucial for women and girls in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago How Afghan women are fighting a brutal Taliban regime where even looking out of the window is banned

How Afghan women are fighting a brutal Taliban regime where even looking out of the window is banned  The Independent

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5 d. ago Afghan women forced to return home to Taliban's Afghanistan as Donald Trump's USAID freeze cuts scholarships

Afghan women forced to return home to Taliban's Afghanistan as Donald Trump's USAID freeze cuts scholarships  DNA India

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5 d. ago Eiffel Tower lights up in support of Afghan women on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, the Eiffel Tower in Paris lit up with a symbolic message, showing its support for Afghan women. The iconic landmark, one of the most famous symbols of France, displayed this message with special lighting late Saturday, March 8. The message, broadcast in four languages—Persian, French, English, and Arabic—drew attention to the […] The post Eiffel Tower lights up in support of Afghan women on International Women’s Day appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago US aid cut leave 80 Afghan women stranded in Oman, fearing return to Taliban

US aid cut leave 80 Afghan women stranded in Oman, fearing return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan  The Times of India

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5 d. ago Over 80 Afghan women, who fled Taliban to study, might return to Kabul amid Trump’s funding freeze of USAID

Over 80 Afghan women, who fled Taliban to study, might return to Kabul amid Trump’s funding freeze of USAID  The Indian Express

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5 d. ago Over 80 Afghan women face deportation after US aid freeze: Report

Over 80 Afghan women face deportation after US aid freeze: Report  Amu TV

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6 d. ago Gender discrimination in Afghanistan: The struggle of women for basic rights

Written By: Tabasum Nasiry Women in Afghanistan remain among the most marginalized groups in society, enduring immense social, economic, and political challenges. The burden on Afghan women is compounded by rigid gender roles and systemic gender-based discrimination, often referred to as taboos. These taboos limit their opportunities for education, work, and participation in public life. […] The post Gender discrimination in Afghanistan: The struggle of women for basic rights appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Citizens of Afghanistan in Pakistan say women and girls face severe oppression

A number of Afghan citizens living in Islamabad, Pakistan, have stated that Afghan women and girls are experiencing the most severe systemic oppression and discrimination under the regime in Afghanistan. On Saturday, March 8, Afghan nationals in Pakistan organized a protest in Islamabad, issuing a statement to raise awareness about the ongoing situation of women […] The post Citizens of Afghanistan in Pakistan say women and girls face severe oppression appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Roza Otunbayeva to address the US Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday

The United Nations Security Council has announced that Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Special Representative, will address the council during a meeting on Monday, March 10, regarding the situation in Afghanistan. In the statement, it was highlighted that Otunbayeva will focus on key issues such as the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the conditions of Afghan women […] The post Roza Otunbayeva to address the US Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Roza Otunbayeva to address the UN Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday

The United Nations Security Council has announced that Roza Otunbayeva, the UN Special Representative, will address the council during a meeting on Monday, March 10, regarding the situation in Afghanistan. In the statement, it was highlighted that Otunbayeva will focus on key issues such as the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the conditions of Afghan women […] The post Roza Otunbayeva to address the UN Security Council on Afghanistan this Monday appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Amnesty International urges real support for Afghan women on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day, Amnesty International emphasized that symbolic support for Afghan women and girls is no longer enough. The organization called for real and actionable support from countries around the world to ensure the rights and well-being of Afghan women. In a statement issued on Saturday, March 8, Amnesty International urged governments to strengthen […] The post Amnesty International urges real support for Afghan women on International Women’s Day appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored  The Associated Press

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6 d. ago Afghan women students in Oman face expulsion after Trump's USAID freeze

Afghan women students in Oman face expulsion after Trump's USAID freeze  BBC.com

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Afghan Survivors Speak Out: What The Taliban Does To Imprisoned Women

Afghan Survivors Speak Out: What The Taliban Does To Imprisoned Women  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

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7 d. ago In their own words: Spend a day with Afghan women living under Taliban rule

In their own words: Spend a day with Afghan women living under Taliban rule  BBC

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7 d. ago 'Rule Breakers' Movie Launches in Advance of International Women's Day Highlighting the Courage and Hope of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team

'Rule Breakers' Movie Launches in Advance of International Women's Day Highlighting the Courage and Hope of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team  PR Newswire

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1 week ago «The Taliban are erasing us, one step at a time.» Afghan women push back in quiet defiance

«The Taliban are erasing us, one step at a time.» Afghan women push back in quiet defiance  Neue Zürcher Zeitung - NZZ

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