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Afghanistan women's rights
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
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
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
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
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.
Taliban Break Promise on Higher Education for Afghan Girls
By Kathy Gannon
The decision to postpone the return of girls at the higher grade levels appeared to be a concession to the rural and deeply tribal backbone of the hard-line Taliban movement.
The Limits of Foreign Intervention in Promoting Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
By Sasha Kassam
A foreign military presence was never meant to provide a long-term solution for securing protections for Afghan women. It’s time for the international community to support substantive and sustainable achievements.
How the World Failed Afghan Women
By Philip Smucker
Why millions of dollars in international aid – much of it from the U.S. – failed to achieve lasting change for Afghanistan’s women.
The Taliban’s Forced Marriages
By Philip Smucker
Afghan women are already paying a horrible price for the Taliban takeover.
Young Afghan Women, Grown Up Without Taliban, Dread Their Return
By Kathy Gannon
“With the return of the Taliban, society will be transformed and ruined… Women will be sent into hiding.”
Memo Banning Afghan Girls Singing Prompts #IAmMySong Protest
By Associated Press
The memo from Afghanistan’s education ministry banning girls from singing at school functions was rescinded, but not before sparking a backlash.
As US Mulls Afghan Exit, Activist Sees Long Fight for Women
By Associated Press
The road to justice and equality remains long.