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Exiled Afghan Women Cricketers Arrive In Guwahati To Watch World Cup On Learning Tour
There is no Afghanistan team in the ICC Women's World Cup starting on Tuesday, but a group of 16 cricketers from that country now living in exile in Australia has arrived in Guwahati.
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Afghanistan Women's Football Team Of Refugees To Play First Official Games At FIFA-Backed Event
Afghanistan has not played an official women's competitive game since 2018.
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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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Ex-Ireland Star John Mooney Appointed New Fielding Coach By Afghanistan Ahead Of Asia Cup
John Mooney has also worked with the West Indies men's team and served as a temporary coach for the Ireland women's team since January this year.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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ICC Initiative On Afghanistan Women: Key Engagement Opportunities During Next 2 Global Meets
The displaced women cricketers from Afghanistan, who fled their country due to Taliban rule, will receive key engagement opportunities during the next two global events.
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World Court Issues Warrants Against Taliban Leaders For Persecuting Women
The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
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ICC Announces Dedicated Task Force For Displaced Afghanistan Women Cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers.
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Afghan Women Shift From Burqas To Abayas Amid Taliban Restrictions
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.
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"Saddened By Plight Of Women": England Captain Jos Buttler Makes Firm Statement Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash
Jos Buttler revealed that he had been taking advice from experts ahead of taking on Afghanistan.
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Taliban Suspend Women's Radio Station In Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities raided well-known women's radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff.
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Afghanistan Women's XI To Play Historic Exhibition Match In Melbourne
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women's XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in the team's journey back to international cricket.
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UK Government Says England Should Play Afghanistan Cricket Match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.
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ECB Rejects Call For Boycott Of Afghanistan Champions Trophy Game: Report
The England and Wales Cricket Board has reportedly rejected calls to boycott England's match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy over the treatment of women in a Taliban-ruled country
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Exiled Afghan Women Cricketers Arrive In Guwahati To Watch World Cup On Learning Tour
There is no Afghanistan team in the ICC Women's World Cup starting on Tuesday, but a group of 16 cricketers from that country now living in exile in Australia has arrived in Guwahati.
-
Afghanistan Women's Football Team Of Refugees To Play First Official Games At FIFA-Backed Event
Afghanistan has not played an official women's competitive game since 2018.
-
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.
-
Ex-Ireland Star John Mooney Appointed New Fielding Coach By Afghanistan Ahead Of Asia Cup
John Mooney has also worked with the West Indies men's team and served as a temporary coach for the Ireland women's team since January this year.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Taliban Investigating Death Threats Against UN's Afghan Female Staff: Report
The Taliban are investigating explicit death threats against dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations, according to a report.
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ICC Initiative On Afghanistan Women: Key Engagement Opportunities During Next 2 Global Meets
The displaced women cricketers from Afghanistan, who fled their country due to Taliban rule, will receive key engagement opportunities during the next two global events.
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World Court Issues Warrants Against Taliban Leaders For Persecuting Women
The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.
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ICC Announces Dedicated Task Force For Displaced Afghanistan Women Cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers.
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Afghan Women Shift From Burqas To Abayas Amid Taliban Restrictions
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.
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"Saddened By Plight Of Women": England Captain Jos Buttler Makes Firm Statement Ahead Of Afghanistan Clash
Jos Buttler revealed that he had been taking advice from experts ahead of taking on Afghanistan.
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Taliban Suspend Women's Radio Station In Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities raided well-known women's radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff.
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Afghanistan Women's XI To Play Historic Exhibition Match In Melbourne
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women's XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in the team's journey back to international cricket.
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UK Government Says England Should Play Afghanistan Cricket Match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.
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ECB Rejects Call For Boycott Of Afghanistan Champions Trophy Game: Report
The England and Wales Cricket Board has reportedly rejected calls to boycott England's match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy over the treatment of women in a Taliban-ruled country
