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WHO appeals for budget of USD 125 million for funding of hospitals across
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid the deteriorating situation of hospitals in Afghanistan, the World Heath Organisation (WHO) has appealed for a budget of USD 125 million to provide crucial funding for hospitals across Afghanistan, reported Khaama Press.
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In another regressive move, Taliban bans women from Band-e-Amir National P
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As the Taliban's atrocities continue to add to the miseries of the women in Afghanistan, the organisation has banned women from visiting Band-e-Amir National Park in Afghanistan’s central Bamyan province in another regressive move, according to Khaama Press.
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Afghan girls forced into marriages, education denied
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Following the two years of Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, the lack of opportunities for girls has led them to fall into arranged marriages and denied enrollment in religious schools, reported Khaama Press.
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Afghanistan: UN applauds efforts of women entrepreneurs amid oppression
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The United Nations applauded the Afghan women and expressed support to their efforts in job creation and contribution to economic growth, amid continuous oppression by the Taliban regime, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghanistan universities await Taliban leader's consent to readmit women
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Afghanistan universities are ready to readmit female students once again but are awaiting for Taliban's decision on when it can happen or whether it happens or not, Khaama Press reported citing education officials.
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"Banning education of girls in Afghanistan is 'Gender apartheid'; US, UK s
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Gordon Brown called the treatment of Afghan women and girls "gender apartheid" and urged the American government and the UK government to impose sanctions on the Taliban, people directly responsible for such policies, TOLO News reported.
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Taliban denied Afghan women and girls their right to education, work, move
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the report, HRW said that Afghan women have been denied the right to education, employment, and social involvement since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan cannot develop without education: Taliban’s political deputy o
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Taliban appointed political deputy of the foreign ministry of Afghanistan Sher Mohammad Abad Stanekzai has said the country cannot develop without education, Khaama Press reported.
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US expresses 'deep concern' on Afghan women's rights during Doha meeting w
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United States expressed "deep concern" regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly for women and girls and expressed support for the people’s demands for their rights to be respected.
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US envoys for Afghanistan call for inclusive governance in Kabul
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
US envoys for Afghanistan Thomas West and Rina Amri have once again called for an inclusive government in Kabul which, at present is under Taliban rule, TOLOnews reported. Since the Taliban seized power, it has curtailed women's rights in the nation.
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Afghanistan receives support for education from Turkish agency
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Two new studios have been established by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TiKA) inside Mirac TV, a network that distributes educational and cultural content across Afghanistan, in order to facilitate support for education in the crisis-hit country, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghanistan University entrance exams held without women
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The first set of university exams were held in 11 of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan without any female students in attendance on Thursday, TOLOnews reported.
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