6 d. ago Australia allocates $5 million to support women in Afghanistan

The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced on Friday a donation of five million dollars to support humanitarian services for women and girls in Afghanistan. This contribution aims to address the critical needs of Afghan women and girls, providing much-needed resources for essential support in the country. Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Minister, has stated […] The post Australia allocates $5 million to support women in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender

Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, stated that Afghan girls and women are denied education due to gender-based oppression. Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, states that Afghan girls continue to be deprived of education due to suppression and gender-based violence by the Taliban. Bennett wrote on his X […] The post Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender-Based Oppression appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Voices of Afghanistan Interview Series: 'We, Afghan girls and women, will call for freedom with every breath'

Voices of Afghanistan Interview Series: 'We, Afghan girls and women, will call for freedom with every breath'  JURIST

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2 w. ago UN Security Council Asserts Peace in Afghanistan Requires Reversal of Taliban's Bans on Women and Girls

UN Security Council Asserts Peace in Afghanistan Requires Reversal of Taliban's Bans on Women and Girls  Oneindia

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Women and Girls in Afghanistan Bear the Brunt of the Country’s Crisis

Women and Girls in Afghanistan Bear the Brunt of the Country’s Crisis  Global Issues

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3 w. ago UN warns over 4 million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education by 2030 if schools remain closed

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan have already affected around 1.5 million female students. UNESCO has warned that if these restrictions continue, by 2030, the number of girls deprived of education could rise to over 4 million. In a statement issued […] The post UN warns over 4 million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education by 2030 if schools remain closed appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Press Conference: Yasmine Sherif (Education Cannot Wait) and Elaha Mahboob (co

Press Conference: Yasmine Sherif (Education Cannot Wait) and Elaha Mahboob (co-producer and writer of 'Rule Breakers') on the situation of girls' education in Afghanistan, ahead of International Women's Day  Welcome to the United Nations

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3 w. ago UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan

UNESCO High Level Conference on Women and Girls in Afghanistan  UNESCO

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last month 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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