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Interview: Life Under Taliban Rule for Afghan Women

Interview: Life Under Taliban Rule for Afghan Women

By Shannon Tiezzi
A woman’s right advocate based in Afghanistan voices an urgent plea: “Be our voice to recognize the gender apartheid in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.”

The Taliban’s Gender Persecution in Afghanistan Is a Challenge to the World

The Taliban’s Gender Persecution in Afghanistan Is a Challenge to the World

By Nasir Andisha and Nazifa Haqpal
Afghanistan's women's movement, being pushed into a narrow corner, has the opportunity to consolidate intellectually and practically, and rise to the occasion as a consistent and cohesive actor. 
Taliban Chief Claims Women Have a ‘Comfortable and Prosperous Life’ in Afghanistan

Taliban Chief Claims Women Have a ‘Comfortable and Prosperous Life’ in Afghanistan

By Rahim Faiez
Akhundzada said that under Taliban rule, concrete measures have been taken to save women from traditional oppressions like forced marriages.

Official: Almost 80 Schoolgirls Poisoned, Hospitalized in Northern Afghanistan

Official: Almost 80 Schoolgirls Poisoned, Hospitalized in Northern Afghanistan

By Associated Press
Neighboring Iran has seen around 100 similar poison attacks targeting schoolgirls, but this is the first time one has been reported in Afghanistan.

Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working in UN Pushes Them Into Further Deprivation 

Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working in UN Pushes Them Into Further Deprivation 

By Dawa Sherpa
The Taliban's ban on Afghan women working in the U.N. can be viewed as part of its broader strategic plan to reestablish gender norms and hierarchy within the country. 

Under the Taliban, None of Afghanistan’s Children Can Really Learn

Under the Taliban, None of Afghanistan’s Children Can Really Learn

By Palwasha Amarkhill
Girls are desperately waiting for the day they can return to school. But even if that happens, Afghanistan’s education system has been poisoned beyond recognition. 

Don’t Normalize the Taliban’s Despotic Regime

Don’t Normalize the Taliban’s Despotic Regime

By Annie Pforzheimer and Asila Wardak
It’s unconscionable to take the side of a brutal dictatorship.
Afghan Women and Migration in the Era of Restrictions

Afghan Women and Migration in the Era of Restrictions

By Abdullah Mohammadi, Shreya Bhat, and Themba Lewis
For women, the motivation to leave Afghanistan has increased tremendously since the Taliban takeover. But the journey abroad has become more difficult and dangerous, too.

On International Women’s Day, Don’t Forget Afghanistan’s Women and Girls

On International Women’s Day, Don’t Forget Afghanistan’s Women and Girls

By Maryam
Afghan women and girls remain locked out of education, threatening to create a lost generation. They need help – and you can take action.

In Afghanistan, Women Give Up Freedom to Stay Alive

In Afghanistan, Women Give Up Freedom to Stay Alive

By Samina Ansari and Elliott Memmi
Far from seeing their rights as bargaining chips for aid, Afghan women live in a reality where the mounting restrictions also affect their ability to survive.

Afghan Women Athletes Barred From Play, Fear Taliban Threats

Afghan Women Athletes Barred From Play, Fear Taliban Threats

By Associated Press
Afghan society has always frowned upon women participating in sports, but unlike the Taliban, previous governments encouraged girls to play.
As the World Looks Away, Violence Is on the Rise Again in Afghanistan

As the World Looks Away, Violence Is on the Rise Again in Afghanistan

By Habib Khan Totakhil and Justine Fleischner
New data on violent trends in Afghanistan shows a marked shift in terrorism and violence toward women, journalists, and educators under Taliban rule.

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