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What lies ahead for women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule?
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 20 (ANI): Amid the Taliban gaining control of Afghanistan, there is widespread concern that the withdrawal of US and allied forces would spell disaster for even the modest gains achieved for women and girls in Afghanistan.
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Turkish Foreign Minister asks Taliban to form inclusive govt
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 16 (ANI): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the formation of an inclusive government and the rights of Afghan women and girls were discussed at the meeting with the Taliban's delegation that was led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaq
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Int'l community cannot ignore Afghan crisies: UN official
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): The international community cannot look away from the multiple crises unfolding in Afghanistan, said a UN official, adding that Hunger the plight of women and girls, the looming economic crisis and COVID-19 remain alarming and require urgent action.
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Delhi: All-women library at Karala village draws good response from studen
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Students of an all-women library in Karala village in Delhi's North West district, which was inaugurated on August 31 this year to help women and girls at the village prepare for competitive exams, expressed their satisfaction with the facilities at the l
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UN chief calls on Taliban to keep promises to observe rights of women, gir
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], October 11 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the Taliban should deliver on their promises to observe the rights of women and girls.
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WBBL schedule revised, tournament to begin on Oct 14
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], October 7 (ANI): The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Thursday confirmed a revised 59-game schedule for the upcoming season, reinforcing Australian Cricket's commitment to making cricket the leading sport for women and girls.
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Top UK officials hold talks with Taliban on humanitarian crisis, terrorism
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 6 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's High Representative, Simon Gass, and Charge d'Affaires of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha, Dr Martin Longden met with senior members of the Taliban and held discussions on several issues including the humanitarian
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Taliban abuses cause widespread fear in Afghanistan: Human Rights Watch
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): The Taliban in Afghanistan's western city of Herat are committing widespread and serious human rights violations against women and girls, a new report has revealed.
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Afghanistan: UN committees urge Taliban to honour promises to protect wome
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 30 (ANI): Two UN Committees on Monday (local time) called on the Taliban to honour their pledge to protect Afghan women and girls, and to respect their human rights.
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Kerala's Syro Malabar Church warns of attempts by fraudsters to trap girls
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 30 (ANI): Syro Malabar Church in Kerala has issued a circular warning the families over alleged fraudsters aiming to trap young women and girls.
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Israel expresses concern over crisis in Afghanistan, worried over treatmen
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): The fast-changing scenario in Afghanistan is being seen as a serious humanitarian crisis, especially for women and girls, by Israel.
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US calls for protecting Afghan women's rights after Taliban takeover
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): The US is deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement post-Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
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