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UN officials raise concern on situation of women in Afghanistan
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As Afghan women continue to remain deprived of their basic rights, the United Nations officials have once again raised concerns on the situation of women in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
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OIC reiterates support for girls' education, women's employment in Afghani
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
At a time when the basic rights of Afghan women are crushed under the Taliban regime, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), too, reiterated once again during its 15th summit in Gambia that women's work and girls' access to education are important issues in Afghanistan.
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Former President Hamid Karzai says education of girls "vital issue" for Af
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has said that the education of girls is a "vital issue" for Afghanistan, as the basic rights of the females in the country are curtailed under the Taliban regime, according to Khaama Press.
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Afghanistan has turned into "graveyard of girls' hopes" under Taliban: UN
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid restrictions imposed on women, and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban, the United Nations has said that the country has become a graveyard of girls' hopes.
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Afghanistan Economic Crisis: Special market for women shuts down due to no
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The situation of women in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule continues to deteriorate, as in yet another case, the "Khadijah Al-Kubra" market, specifically for women in Mazar-e-Sharif city, has been closed due to the non-payment of shop rents, Khaama Press reported citing sources on Monday.
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Afghan girls, deprived of education says 'no joy' during Eid holidays
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid the Taliban's restrictions on basic rights of women, and girls to attain education, female students in Afghanistan have expressed that their lack of education has diminished the spirit of Eid holidays.
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Under global spotlight for its oppressive policies, Afghanistan ranks 178t
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid global concerns over the denial of basic rights to women and girls in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the World Bank, in its latest report, stated that the country ranks a lowly 178th when it comes to the participation of women in economic pursuits.
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UN stresses need for meaningful participation of Afghan women in all aspec
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations emphasised the need to empower and give meaningful and active participation to Afghan women in all aspects of public life, as reported by Khaama Press.
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World Bank allocates USD 16 million to support women-led businesses in Afg
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In Afghanistan, women's interest in trade and business has grown as a result of limitations on their access to education and employment.
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Afghan woman establishes carpet weaving centre in Faizabad, engaging girls
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
An Afghan woman has established a carpet weaving centre that offers about 200 other women possibilities for vocational training, especially to the girls who are left without education in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, reported TOLOnews.
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"Stop excuses, open girls' schools": Amnesty International to Taliban
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amnesty International, an NGO for human rights, has demanded the Taliban authorities to immediately reopen all girls' schools across Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Mental health of women in Afghanistan "very weak": Report
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in their latest report called the mental health of women in Afghanistan "very weak."
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