56 h. ago UN Envoy for Afghanistan Otunbayeva: Taliban Must Uphold International Obligations and Restore Women’s Rights

UN Envoy for Afghanistan Otunbayeva: Taliban Must Uphold International Obligations and Restore Women’s Rights  Times of Central Asia

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3 d. ago UK backs referring Taliban to International Court, urges progress on women’s rights

The United Kingdom has expressed support for referring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for accountability on their actions. James Kariuki, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Security Council, expressed the UK’s support for referring the Taliban to the International Court of Justice for addressing concerns about their […] The post UK backs referring Taliban to International Court, urges progress on women’s rights appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Afghanistan Women: Human Rights Watch calls on ICC to side with exiled cricketers, not Taliban

Afghanistan Women: Human Rights Watch calls on ICC to side with exiled cricketers, not Taliban  Sky Sports

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4 d. ago Australian envoy calls for protection of women’s rights in Afghanistan

Australian envoy calls for protection of women’s rights in Afghanistan  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 Taliban Claims Women Are Safe As Rights Groups Condemn Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan

Taliban Claims Women Are Safe As Rights Groups Condemn Gender Apartheid In Afghanistan  Afghanistan International افغانستان اینترنشنال

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6 d. ago Human Rights Watch urges ICC to suspend Afghanistan in response to Taliban's assault on women's rights

Human Rights Watch urges ICC to suspend Afghanistan in response to Taliban's assault on women's rights  Sky Sports

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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 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 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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7 d. ago Educated in secret, women in Afghanistan still have limited rights

Educated in secret, women in Afghanistan still have limited rights  KosovaPress

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1 week ago Protesters: Afghanistan’s Women’s Rights Situation is ‘Horrific and Tragic’

A group of protesting women and members of the “Women for Peace and Freedom” movement marked International Women’s Day on March 8, expressing that the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan is “horrific and tragic.” The movement, which has long advocated for women’s rights in the country, emphasized the severe deterioration of women’s rights […] The post Protesters: Afghanistan’s Women’s Rights Situation is ‘Horrific and Tragic’ appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions

A group of human rights organizations and refugee advocacy groups have issued an open letter to the government of Pakistan, stating that the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants violates international law, their basic rights, and the country’s obligations, calling for an immediate halt to the process. The open letter states: “Many Afghan men and women, […] The post Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Afghanistan’s players trying to ‘bring joy to the country’ amid Taliban’s crackdown on women’s rights

Afghanistan’s players trying to ‘bring joy to the country’ amid Taliban’s crackdown on women’s rights  Morning Star Online

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2 w. ago UN Chief: A Patriarchal System has denied women their basic rights in Afghanistan

The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has officially begun in Geneva, Switzerland, with high-ranking officials from 100 countries and global organizations, including the UN Secretary-General, participating. Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, stated at the opening that “this session has begun under the shadow of a grim milestone.” He emphasized the dire […] The post UN Chief: A Patriarchal System has denied women their basic rights in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Richard Bennett: ICC arrest warrant request gives hope to women and girls in Afghanistan

The 12th Herat Security Dialogue began today in Madrid, with scholars, diplomats, and human rights activists attending. UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett highlighted the ICC’s arrest warrant request, offering hope to Afghan women and girls. The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, stated that the request for an arrest warrant against […] The post Richard Bennett: ICC arrest warrant request gives hope to women and girls in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Afghan women have few rights under Taliban rule, but does sanctioning the men's cricket team help them?

Afghan women have few rights under Taliban rule, but does sanctioning the men's cricket team help them?  ESPNcricinfo

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3 w. ago Two Afghan activists will be awarded International women’s Rights Prize at 17th Geneva Conference

The 2025 International Women’s Rights Award will be presented to Massouda Jalal and Hasna Jalal, two Afghan political activists, at the 17th Geneva Conference on Human Rights and Democracy. Massouda Jalal expressed her commitment to continuing her fight for the rights of Afghanistan’s women and girls. The 17th Geneva Conference on Human Rights and Democracy […] The post Two Afghan activists will be awarded International women’s Rights Prize at 17th Geneva Conference appeared first on Khaama Press.

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