27 h. ago UN Urges Healthcare Access for All Amid Restrictions on Women’s Medical Services in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization has urged that all people in Afghanistan have access to healthcare, warning restrictions on women’s medical services violate basic human rights.The World Health Organization (WHO) has marked Human Rights Day by stressing that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right for all people in Afghanistan. Edwin Ceniza Salvador, WHO Representative […] The post UN Urges Healthcare Access for All Amid Restrictions on Women’s Medical Services in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. 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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7 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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8 d. ago UN: One in Four in Afghanistan Has a Disability, Urges Immediate Inclusion

The United Nations says one in four people in Afghanistan is living with a disability, calling for urgent inclusion, protection, and equal access to essential services across the country. The United Nations has called for stronger protection and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Afghanistan, saying they remain among the most vulnerable groups amid the […] The post UN: One in Four in Afghanistan Has a Disability, Urges Immediate Inclusion appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Bennett Says Violence Against Women “Unacceptable” in Afghanistan

UN human rights rapporteur Richard Bennett said violence against women in Afghanistan is “unacceptable,” urging greater protection as abuses continue to rise. Violence against women and girls in Afghanistan remains “unacceptable,” UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett said on Tuesday, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Bennett stressed that Afghanistan’s women […] The post Bennett Says Violence Against Women “Unacceptable” in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN Women urges stronger protections as online abuse of women rises

UN Women warned that online harassment and intimidation targeting women is rapidly increasing worldwide, urging stronger laws, greater tech-sector accountability and better support systems to prevent digital abuse from escalating. UN Women marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Tuesday with a warning that digital spaces are becoming increasingly dangerous […] The post UN Women urges stronger protections as online abuse of women rises appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Blackburn, Merkley Urge FIFA to Recognize Afghan Women United as Afghanistan’s Women’s Football Team

Blackburn, Merkley Urge FIFA to Recognize Afghan Women United as Afghanistan’s Women’s Football Team  Merkley (.gov)

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2 w. ago Taliban In Kandahar Urge Men To Hand Over ‘Disobedient’ Women

Taliban In Kandahar Urge Men To Hand Over ‘Disobedient’ Women  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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2 w. ago EU and Pakistan urge Afghanistan to root out terror on its soil, ensure women’s rights in joint statement

EU and Pakistan urge Afghanistan to root out terror on its soil, ensure women’s rights in joint statement  Dawn

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