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Women activists protest in Germany against ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanist
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A group of women’s rights activists in Afghanistan have initiated a campaign to officially recognize “gender apartheid” in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime, Khaama Press reported.
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Afghanistan: Taliban shuts down local radio station in Dykundi province
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Taliban on Wednesday forcefully shut down a local radio station named 'Nasim Radio' in the Dykundi province of Afghanistan.
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Taliban issues 13 directives in 2 years, restricts media freedom: Report
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan two years ago, they have deliberately issued 13 directives to restrict media freedom and access to important information within the country, reported Khaama Press.
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41 million people in Afghanistan face severe acute food insecurity: World
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations has issued a warning that Afghanistan is one of the 10 nations where approximately two million people are suffering from severe food insecurity, and emphasises that at least 41 million people in Afghanistan face severe acute food insecurit
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At United Nations, session to recognize "Gender Apartheid" in Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The United Nations held a session to recognize the “gender apartheid” in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule, for the first time as part of their efforts to support human rights, Khaama Press reported on Saturday.
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Afghan girls remain deprived of education, as calls to reopen schools cont
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As the Taliban continues to restrict women's rights in Afghanistan, the head of the Afghan-Turk Education Foundation in Afghanistan, Ahmed Tukur has said that the issue has again been raised with the de-facto authorities and that he is hopeful of opening of schools, TOLOnews reported.
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Asian Development Bank allocates USD400 million for Afghans
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Wednesday the allocation of USD400 million to protect the livelihoods and well-being of Afghans who are at risk, with a particular focus on women and girls, Khaama Press reported citing the ADB's statement.
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Afghanistan: Exhibition conducted in Herat to highlight small businesses
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
An exhibition was conducted in Herat province of Afghanistan to highlight small businesses that offer employment to internally displaced people, TOLOnews reported.
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Amnesty Int'l calls on Taliban to reopen secondary schools for girls in Af
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amnesty International has called on Taliban Afghanistan to take immediate steps to reopen secondary schools for girls in Afghanistan, according to TOLOnews.
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120 killed in Afghanistan due to mine explosions last year: Report
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A recent study by the Head of Coordination and Mine Clearance in Afghanistan revealed that 120 people lost their lives and another 250 individuals have injuries due to mine explosions and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan.
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Girls in Afghanistan still face unfair bans on education after two years:
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Guterres said on his social media platform X, “Two years have passed since the ban on girls attendance in schools in Afghanistan. This is an unjustifiable violation of human rights that inflicts long-term damage on the entire country.”
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Women’s online university stands as beacon of hope for Afghan women under
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Through the Women's Online University, a remarkable 14,000 Afghan women are pursuing their aspirations of empowerment and education, at a time when the Taliban has put strict restrictions on Afghan women, reported Khaama Press.
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