36 h. ago 16 Days of Activism with Women: Life Inside the Giant Prison Called Afghanistan

16 Days of Activism with Women: Life Inside the Giant Prison Called Afghanistan  8am.media

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55 h. ago European Union: Women in Afghanistan Face Heightened Vulnerability

European Union: Women in Afghanistan Face Heightened Vulnerability  8am.media

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60 h. ago UN’s FAO Supports Food Processing Centres for Women in Afghanistan

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is supporting women-led food processing centres in Afghanistan, helping women earn income and sustain their families. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reaffirmed its support for women-led food processing centres in Afghanistan, saying agriculture remains one of the last available income sources for women under Taliban […] The post UN’s FAO Supports Food Processing Centres for Women in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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62 h. ago UN Urges Kabul to Lift Ban on Women Working in Afghanistan Offices

The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan’s women must be allowed to work in UN offices immediately, as restrictions have now lasted three months. The United Nations has called on the Taliban to immediately lift restrictions preventing Afghanistan women from working in UN offices, warning that the ban has now lasted three months. Susan Ferguson, […] The post UN Urges Kabul to Lift Ban on Women Working in Afghanistan Offices appeared first on Khaama Press.

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63 h. ago FAO Supports Food Processing Centers for Women in Afghanistan

FAO Supports Food Processing Centers for Women in Afghanistan  8am.media

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3 d. ago Australia Imposes Sanctions and Travel Bans on Four Taliban Officials

Australia has imposed sanctions and travel bans on four senior Taliban officials, citing escalating rights violations, especially against women and girls in Afghanistan. Australia has announced plans to amend its Autonomous Sanctions Regulations in order to impose targeted measures against senior officials and institutions currently governing Afghanistan. The proposed legal changes would enable Canberra to […] The post Australia Imposes Sanctions and Travel Bans on Four Taliban Officials appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Afghanistan in Humanitarian Crisis: Women and Children Bear the Greatest Burden

Afghanistan in Humanitarian Crisis: Women and Children Bear the Greatest Burden  8am.media

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5 d. ago EU Says Women Carry the Heaviest Burden of Poverty in Afghanistan

The European Union says women in Afghanistan face worsening poverty and shrinking livelihood opportunities, urging greater international support and stronger economic protection measures. The European Union delegation in Afghanistan said on Thursday, Dec. 5, that Afghanistan’s women continue to shoulder the highest burden of poverty as economic conditions worsen across the country. Marking the global […] The post EU Says Women Carry the Heaviest Burden of Poverty in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago UN: Women in Afghanistan 20 Percent More Likely Than Men to Face Disability

UN: Women in Afghanistan 20 Percent More Likely Than Men to Face Disability  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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6 d. ago UN Women Emphasizes Education and Empowerment of Girls with Disabilities in Afghanistan

UN Women Emphasizes Education and Empowerment of Girls with Disabilities in Afghanistan  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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7 d. ago EU: We Support the Provision of Healthcare Services for Women in Afghanistan

EU: We Support the Provision of Healthcare Services for Women in Afghanistan  8am.media

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7 d. ago MSF Says Children in Northern Afghanistan Lack Access to Quality Healthcare and Nearby Medical Facilities

MSF says access to free, quality medical care remains limited in northern Afghanistan, where children and families struggle to reach treatment and lifesaving services. Children in Northern Afghanistan are struggling to access nearby and reliable healthcare services, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns in a new report on Monday, 1 December. The organization stated that, in […] The post MSF Says Children in Northern Afghanistan Lack Access to Quality Healthcare and Nearby Medical Facilities appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago UN Warns Afghanistan’s Internet Restrictions Cutting Women Off From Life

The UN has warned that Afghanistan’s recurring internet shutdowns are depriving women of vital, life-saving services and worsening an already severe digital gender gap. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that Afghanistan’s nationwide internet disruptions are cutting women off from essential and life-saving services, deepening an already severe digital gender gap. In a message […] The post UN Warns Afghanistan’s Internet Restrictions Cutting Women Off From Life-Saving Services appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago US President Trump Says Refugee Services May Be Halted for Some Countries

US President Donald Trump warned that the United States may suspend refugee services for several countries, citing recent security concerns and tougher planned immigration rules. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may suspend refugee services for certain countries “for a long period,” linking the possible halt to recent security incidents across […] The post US President Trump Says Refugee Services May Be Halted for Some Countries appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago ‘A Thousand Suns’ Campaign: The Embassy of Afghanistan in Australia Stands with the Women of Afghanistan

‘A Thousand Suns’ Campaign: The Embassy of Afghanistan in Australia Stands with the Women of Afghanistan  8am.media

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9 d. ago UN: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Face Multiple Dangers Every Day

UN: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Face Multiple Dangers Every Day  8am.media

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9 d. ago UN Warns Services for Women in Afghanistan at Risk as Funding Dries Up

The UN says organisations supporting women in Afghanistan have lost major funding this year, leaving essential protection services strained as restrictions and violence intensify. UN Women warned that Afghanistan women’s organisations are facing a sharp funding shortfall even as gender-based violence rises under Taliban restrictions. The warning came on Saturday as the agency marked the […] The post UN Warns Services for Women in Afghanistan at Risk as Funding Dries Up appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UK Envoy: Lifting Bans on Women's Education and Work Is Essential for Afghanistan's Progress

UK Envoy: Lifting Bans on Women's Education and Work Is Essential for Afghanistan's Progress  KabulNow

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1 week ago UN Women: Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Is on the Rise

UN Women: Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Is on the Rise  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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1 week ago UN: Risk of Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Rapidly Increasing

UN: Risk of Violence Against Women in Afghanistan Rapidly Increasing  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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