women in Afghanistan

The Taliban’s regressive ideology lies at the heart of its political program. It was naive to believe the group would ever give it up.

This is a step in the right direction and appears to have come under pressure from the international community.

The activist, Tamana Zaryabi Paryani, was among about 25 women who took part in an anti-Taliban protest on Sunday against the compulsory Islamic headscarf, or hijab, for women.

Why millions of dollars in international aid – much of it from the U.S. – failed to achieve lasting change for Afghanistan’s women.

Expecting moderation from the Taliban and jumping on any signs of change: We’ve been here before.

The Taliban seek international support as they grapple with the daunting challenges of governing a nation shredded by four decades of conflict. But they aren’t in a rush to give women power.

With the withdrawal of the International community and U.S troops, serious setbacks are on the horizon for the education of girls in Afghanistan.

"I told him that you will make a promise to me: to study, be someone and come back," Ghazaal Habibyar said to her 6-year-old son as they left Kabul.

“With the return of the Taliban, society will be transformed and ruined… Women will be sent into hiding.”

Hosna Jalil on fighting harassment, discrimination, and death threats as one of Afghanistan’s highest-ranking female officials.

The road to justice and equality remains long.