35 h. ago UN urges immediate support for Afghanistan’s women amid rising challegnes

UN Women calls for urgent support for Afghan women, emphasizing the need for safe spaces, legal aid, and professional training. The United Nations Women’s Division has reiterated its commitment to addressing the systemic barriers faced by women and girls in Afghanistan. The organization emphasized that these women occupy a central role in its programs, calling […] The post UN urges immediate support for Afghanistan’s women amid rising challegnes appeared first on Khaama Press.

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61 h. ago UK Embassy: Afghanistan faces alarming maternal mortality rates

The UK Embassy highlights Afghanistan’s alarming maternal death rate, urging urgent action to improve healthcare and support midwifery education. On the occasion of International Day of the Midwife, the British Embassy in Afghanistan raised alarm over the country’s dire maternal health crisis, stating that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the […] The post UK Embassy: Afghanistan faces alarming maternal mortality rates appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Candian group rallies in support of women’s education in Afghanistan

Canadian and Afghan activists rallied across the country, demanding education rights for women and girls in Afghanistan. A Canadian organization, Canadian Women for Education in Afghanistan, held a protest march on Sunday to support the right to education for Afghan women and girls and to condemn what they described as gender apartheid under Taliban rule. […] The post Candian group rallies in support of women’s education in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Canadian group rallies in support of women’s education in Afghanistan

Canadian and Afghan activists rallied across the country, demanding education rights for women and girls in Afghanistan. A Canadian organization, Canadian Women for Education in Afghanistan, held a protest march on Sunday to support the right to education for Afghan women and girls and to condemn what they described as gender apartheid under Taliban rule. […] The post Canadian group rallies in support of women’s education in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Women activists urge inclusion in UN political plan for Afghanistan

Women activists urge inclusion in UN political plan for Afghanistan  Amu TV

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5 d. ago UN calls for release of imprisoned Journalists and support for media in Afghanistan

The UN urged the Taliban to release imprisoned journalists and called for global support to protect Afghanistan’s media freedom. Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has called on the Taliban to immediately release all detained journalists. His appeal came in a video message on World Press […] The post UN calls for release of imprisoned Journalists and support for media in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Despite Challenges For Girls and Women in Afghanistan, I Want to Be a Lawyer When I Grow Up

Despite Challenges For Girls and Women in Afghanistan, I Want to Be a Lawyer When I Grow Up  Global Citizen

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6 d. ago Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify

Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify  UN News

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7 d. ago Taliban s suppression of women s rights in Afghanistan will result in $920 mn loss by 2026: UNDP warns

Taliban s suppression of women s rights in Afghanistan will result in $920 mn loss by 2026: UNDP warns  Daily Excelsior

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7 d. ago South Korea contributes $1 million to UN Fund for Afghanistan

South Korea has donated $1 million to the UN fund, supporting essential services and livelihoods for vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. The United Nations Trust Fund for Afghanistan has announced that the Republic of South Korea has contributed USD 1 million in support of humanitarian efforts aimed at addressing urgent needs across Afghanistan. According to the […] The post South Korea contributes $1 million to UN Fund for Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Webinar | The importance of empowering women and girls through education: the case of Afghanistan

Webinar | The importance of empowering women and girls through education: the case of Afghanistan  Iesalc-Unesco

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8 d. ago Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights

Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights  UN News

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8 d. ago Ministry of Public Health: UN delivering expired and unusable Aid Packages to Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Health Ministry accused the UN of sending expired and unusable aid, urging greater transparency and accountability in humanitarian support. Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Public Health, Noorjalal Jalali on Wednesday, April 30, has accused the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) of delivering expired and substandard humanitarian aid to the […] The post Ministry of Public Health: UN delivering expired and unusable Aid Packages to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago UN warns restrictions on women in Afghanistan to cost $920 million by 2026

The UN warns that restrictions on women in Afghanistan will result in a $920 million loss by 2026, worsening economic conditions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Afghanistan has warned that the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls will lead to approximately $920 million in losses by 2026. This forecast, released on Wednesday, April […] The post UN warns restrictions on women in Afghanistan to cost $920 million by 2026 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Veterans urge Trump Administration to continue Afghan Ally Support Program amid budget cuts

Veterans urge the Trump Administration to maintain funding for the Afghan Ally Support Program, fearing the impact of proposed budget cuts. A leaked budget proposal dated April 10 from the White House Office of Management and Budget reveals the Trump administration’s intent to shut down the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) by the end […] The post Veterans urge Trump Administration to continue Afghan Ally Support Program amid budget cuts appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago In Afghanistan, women and girls fight oppression through continued education

In Afghanistan, women and girls fight oppression through continued education  Global Voices

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9 d. ago UN official says women aid workers in Afghanistan must be able to work

UN official says women aid workers in Afghanistan must be able to work  Amu TV

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9 d. ago Heather Barr: Taliban’s exclusion of women deprives Afghanistan of skilled workforce

Heather Barr: Taliban’s exclusion of women deprives Afghanistan of skilled workforce  Amu TV

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1 week ago UN: 70% of women in Afghanistan face barriers to accessing humanitarian aid

A recent UN report highlights that 70% of women in Afghanistan struggle to access humanitarian aid due to various restrictions. A recent report by the United Nations Women’s Division highlights that over 70% of women in Afghanistan face significant barriers to accessing humanitarian aid. The report points to a lack of female staff in humanitarian […] The post UN: 70% of women in Afghanistan face barriers to accessing humanitarian aid appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Gender Inequality in Afghanistan: Women Face Aid Barriers and Rising Violence

Gender Inequality in Afghanistan: Women Face Aid Barriers and Rising Violence  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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