Women In Afghanistan

• For Afghan women under the Taliban, ‘home is like jail.’ Now, some are speaking out

  Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Global News spoke to women and people on the ground as the Taliban attack on women continues to escalate.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
  
• Taliban orders Afghan universities to ban women in latest blow to rights

  Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.

  Politics

  Dec 20, 2022
  
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• Afghanistan minister won’t commit to girls’ schooling despite international demand

  The new Taliban administration has pushed to build relations with other countries to help stave off a catastrophic economic crisis.

  World

  Oct 12, 2021
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• Afghanistan’s Taliban nightmare — and how women are resisting

  With the Taliban back in power, courageous Afghan women are speaking out about their dreams and their future.

  Features

  Oct 9, 2021
• Female workers of Taliban-run Kabul municipality told to stay home with exceptions

  Work is only allowed for those who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of Afghanistan's capital said.

  World

  Sep 19, 2021
• Protests continue in Afghanistan as country falls under Taliban rule

  A U.N. official warned of dire food shortages in this nation of 38 million people reliant on imports and experts said the country was severely short on cash.

  World

  Aug 19, 2021