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Women's Rights in Afghanistan

An Afghan Woman’s Drowning Symbolizes the Betrayal of a Nation

An Afghan Woman’s Drowning Symbolizes the Betrayal of a Nation

By Philip Smucker
Journalist Torpekai Amarkhel was among dozens of asylum seekers who died when their boat capsized near Italy. Her story encapsulates how the world has failed the Afghan people.

Afghan Lives Matter: What Price Would Afghans Have to Pay for Peace?

Afghan Lives Matter: What Price Would Afghans Have to Pay for Peace?

By Ritu Mahendru
“They have handed our country the way you hand over a book or a bottle of water... We were happy for the war to end, but we didn’t expect the end to be like this.”
In Afghanistan, Peace Must Come Without Compromising Hard-Earned Gains

In Afghanistan, Peace Must Come Without Compromising Hard-Earned Gains

By Said Sabir Ibrahimi
Progress on freedom of speech, political participation, and women’s rights in Afghanistan cannot be compromised.

How Will Kabul Welcome Gulbuddin Hekmatyar?

How Will Kabul Welcome Gulbuddin Hekmatyar?

By Ali Reza Sarwar
After a peace deal, can Afghanistan's capital truly accept the brutal leader of Hezb-e-Islami?

Institutionalizing Women’s Rights for Afghanistan’s Future

Institutionalizing Women’s Rights for Afghanistan’s Future

By M. Ashraf Haidari
The country still has much to do – but real progress is being made.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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A Glimpse of Afghanistan's Future -- On the Ski Slopes

A Glimpse of Afghanistan's Future -- On the Ski Slopes

By Sanjay Kumar
In Afghanistan’s historic Bamiyan province, a skiing competition is showing off the country’s changing demography.

Afghanistan's Women Strive for Political Influence

Afghanistan's Women Strive for Political Influence

By Jack Detsch
All three of President’s Ashraf Ghani’s female cabinet picks have been rejected by parliament.
Afghanistan Finally Prosecutes Rapes

Afghanistan Finally Prosecutes Rapes

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
In recent months, Afghanistan has started enforcing laws against rape and abuse.

Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Challenge Stereotypes in India

Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Challenge Stereotypes in India

Afghan women entrepreneurs gathered in India this week to exhibit the handicrafts for eager Indian customers.

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