Women's Rights Women's Rights 2020-06-19 As peace talks loom, Afghan women vow to fight return of Taliban's 'dark rule' Women are collectively raising their voices to show they have not forgotten the oppression committed by the group during its time in power. Women's Rights 2020-03-25 Afghan female filmmaker basks in role as voice of women's empowerment Roya Sadat fears a return to fundamentalism and the curbing of women's rights should the Taliban regain power. Women's Rights 2020-03-02 Afghans express cautious optimism following US-Taliban peace deal While a sense of relief pervades following the historic agreement, some citizens wonder if the militant group will once again seek to impose its strict ideology on society. Women's Rights 2020-02-21 Baghlan officials highlight women's achievements over past two decades More and more women are taking up government positions and working outside their homes, and they have vowed to never go back to where they were under the previous Taliban regime. Women's Rights 2020-02-14 Herat's 1st female district mayor overcomes challenges to serve the people Susan Ehsan Behboodzadah is the mayor of Injil District in Herat Province, which is leading the way when it comes to women's involvement in civil service. Women's Rights 2020-01-15 Women 'pioneers' demand greater participation in peace process The peace talks are at a critical juncture and women's voices must be heard, women from Herat, Farah, Ghor and Badghis provinces said. Women's Rights 2020-01-01 In photos: female Afghan army officers receive tactical, weapons training overseas This is the third straight year that female Afghan army cadets are taking part in a military training programme in Chennai, India. Women's Rights 2019-12-19 Government campaigns prove vital in advancing rights of Afghan women Awareness campaigns about women's rights have reduced incidents of gender-based violence and given women more access to government resources and law enforcement agencies. Women's Rights 2019-12-11 'Pink Shuttle' buses help Afghan women navigate conservative society Freedom to drive is just another milestone achieved by women after an international coalition evicted the Taliban. Women's Rights 2019-12-10 Widows of soldiers killed by Taliban find unique job opportunity in Nangarhar About 100 women, mostly widows whose husbands were killed by Taliban fighters, are earning a living thanks to Najiba Sahibzada. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next
