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Miss Universe Fatima Bosch Speaks Out For Afghan Women: 'They Have No Voice'
Miss Universe Fatima Bosch wrote, "Every girl deserves education, freedom, and the chance to choose future"
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'No Right To Breathe Freely': Afghan Women Detained In Clothing Crackdown
Taliban authorities rule according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law, and have gradually tightened restrictions on women since returning to power in August 2021.
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Taliban Bans Books Written By Women In Afghan Universities, 18 Courses Dropped
A total of 679 textbooks, including 140 written by women and 310 by Iranian authors or publishers, have been prohibited.
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Afghan Women Turn To AI Companions Amid Taliban's Harsh Restrictions
Lima, an 18-year-old from rural Afghanistan said she treats AI as a friend to help her get through the days.
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"Stop Employing Women Or...": Taliban's Latest Diktat To NGOs In Afghanistan
In yet another draconian move to curtail women's freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in the country employing women.
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Iraq To Afghanistan: How Women's Basic Rights Are Being Eroded Across World
From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws.
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Taliban Ban Afghan Women 'From Hearing Each Other': Report
The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed a new, oppressive rule that silences women's voices even further.
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Afghanistan Schools Restart, Girls Still Barred From Secondary School
Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row.
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Taliban Defends Record On Women After UN Criticises Curbs On Afghan Women
Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration is "obligated" to consider religious values and will not allow interference in internal affairs, it has told the United Nations in response to an assessment on how the world could deal with the Islamists.
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As Deadline Approaches, Afghan Beauty Salons Prepare For Closure
Thousands of beauty parlours across Afghanistan were due to close permanently Tuesday following an order by Taliban authorities that cuts off one of the few revenue streams available to women, as well as a cherished space for socialising.
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UN Security Council Demands Taliban 'Swiftly Reverse' Women Bans
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Thursday calling on the Taliban to "swiftly reverse" all restrictive measures against women, condemning in particular its ban on Afghan women working for the United Nations.
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Women's Rights Not Priority, Says Taliban Spokesperson After Education Ban
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority for the group
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"If Mother, Sister Can't...": Afghan Professor Tears Up Diplomas On TV
A Kabul University professor tore up his diplomas on live television, saying he does not accept this education if his "mother and sister can't study".
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3 Foreign NGOs Stop Work In Afghanistan After Taliban Ban On Women Staff
Three foreign aid groups announced on Sunday they were suspending their operations in Afghanistan after the country's Taliban rulers ordered all NGOs to stop women staff from working.
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Taliban Bans Women From Working In NGOs
Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGO) to stop female employees from coming to work, according to an economy ministry letter.
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Miss Universe Fatima Bosch Speaks Out For Afghan Women: 'They Have No Voice'
Miss Universe Fatima Bosch wrote, "Every girl deserves education, freedom, and the chance to choose future"
-
'No Right To Breathe Freely': Afghan Women Detained In Clothing Crackdown
Taliban authorities rule according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law, and have gradually tightened restrictions on women since returning to power in August 2021.
-
Taliban Bans Books Written By Women In Afghan Universities, 18 Courses Dropped
A total of 679 textbooks, including 140 written by women and 310 by Iranian authors or publishers, have been prohibited.
-
Afghan Women Turn To AI Companions Amid Taliban's Harsh Restrictions
Lima, an 18-year-old from rural Afghanistan said she treats AI as a friend to help her get through the days.
-
"Stop Employing Women Or...": Taliban's Latest Diktat To NGOs In Afghanistan
In yet another draconian move to curtail women's freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in the country employing women.
-
Iraq To Afghanistan: How Women's Basic Rights Are Being Eroded Across World
From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws.
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Taliban Ban Afghan Women 'From Hearing Each Other': Report
The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed a new, oppressive rule that silences women's voices even further.
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Afghanistan Schools Restart, Girls Still Barred From Secondary School
Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row.
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Taliban Defends Record On Women After UN Criticises Curbs On Afghan Women
Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration is "obligated" to consider religious values and will not allow interference in internal affairs, it has told the United Nations in response to an assessment on how the world could deal with the Islamists.
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As Deadline Approaches, Afghan Beauty Salons Prepare For Closure
Thousands of beauty parlours across Afghanistan were due to close permanently Tuesday following an order by Taliban authorities that cuts off one of the few revenue streams available to women, as well as a cherished space for socialising.
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UN Security Council Demands Taliban 'Swiftly Reverse' Women Bans
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Thursday calling on the Taliban to "swiftly reverse" all restrictive measures against women, condemning in particular its ban on Afghan women working for the United Nations.
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Women's Rights Not Priority, Says Taliban Spokesperson After Education Ban
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority for the group
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"If Mother, Sister Can't...": Afghan Professor Tears Up Diplomas On TV
A Kabul University professor tore up his diplomas on live television, saying he does not accept this education if his "mother and sister can't study".
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3 Foreign NGOs Stop Work In Afghanistan After Taliban Ban On Women Staff
Three foreign aid groups announced on Sunday they were suspending their operations in Afghanistan after the country's Taliban rulers ordered all NGOs to stop women staff from working.
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Taliban Bans Women From Working In NGOs
Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGO) to stop female employees from coming to work, according to an economy ministry letter.
