Spend a day with Afghan women living under Taliban rule

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban say Afghan women live in security with their rights protected. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade, most employment,
In their own words: Spend a day with Afghan women living under Taliban rule
The BBC spends the day with women across Afghanistan to understand what their lives look like under the Taliban government.
'Women's Rights Are Secured Under Islamic Laws': Taliban On International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, the Taliban defended its stance on women's rights under Islamic law, despite global criticism. Taliban's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, "In accordance with Islamic law and the culture and traditions of Afghan society,
Taliban claim women's rights are protected, UN decries bans
On International Women's Day, the Taliban issued a statement asserting their commitment to safeguarding the rights of Afghan women. Without directly referencing International Women's Day, Mujahid said that dignity,
In their own words: Afghan women share everyday life under Taliban rule
The BBC is spending the day with women across Afghanistan to understand what their lives look like under the Taliban government.
Cricket Council: Address Taliban Ban on Women Athletes
The International Cricket Council should immediately suspend Taliban-run Afghanistan’s membership until women and girls can participate in the sport of cricket, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the council’s chair,
UN urges Taliban to end restrictions on girls on International Women’s Day
Sadly, we ended up experiencing the same fate.” Yalda, who was in 10th grade when the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, is one of the 1.5 million girls deprived of an education in Afghanistan.
UN urges Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan women, girls
On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan called on the Taliban government to lift the ongoing restrictions imposed on Afghan women and girls.The UN also urged the international community in a statement to take decisive action in support of Afghan women’s empowerment and future.
Taliban defends women's rights under Islamic law, rejects Western criticism
The Taliban have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade since they took control of Afghanistan in 2021.
The Taliban claim Afghan women's rights are protected
The UN has denounced the Taliban’s repeated attacks on women’s rights, with the special representative saying: "We must stand with Afghan women as if our own lives depend on it — because they do."
Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze
US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended.
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A War and the Taliban: Life of a Greek Woman in Male-Dominated Afghanistan
As a Greek woman in Afghanistan, I decided to live among ordinary Afghans to get a feel about their lives, worries and dreams ...
The Diplomat4d
The Taliban-US Deal 5 Years Ago Remade Afghanistan. Was It Worth the Cost?
A call from Helmand on February 29, 2020, underscored the shock and uncertainty felt in Afghanistan over the deal.
The history of the Taliban is crucial in understanding their success now – and also what might happen next
One of the keys to the Taliban success was they offered an alternative. They said, “Look, the mujahedeen fought heroically to liberate your country but have now turned it into a war zone. We offer ...
Ryan Corbett welcomed home after being detained by Taliban
Justin Trudeau was reduced to tears at a press conference on Thursday night, after reports of a profanity-laden phone call ...
The New York Sun15h
Lawmakers Call on Trump Administration To End Biden-Era Afghan Aid Programs Sending Billions to the Taliban
People don't realize that we are sending billions and billions of dollars to Afghanistan — a country we have pulled out of — ...
Porn Star Whitney Wright Sparks Outrage After Visiting Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
American porn star Whitney Wright faces heavy backlash after posing with an AK47 under Taliban escort in Afghanistan.
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A Documentary and Discussion about the Taliban after The U.S. Leaves Afghanistan
The Peoria World Affairs council’s mission is “to bring the world to Central Illinois”. On March 11, they will be hosting a Documentary and Discussion event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The ...