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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2019-11-25 UN credits Afghan government for tackling violence against women While women have made significant gains since the days of the Taliban, they still are subject to deeply held sexist beliefs that persist across Afghanistan. 2019-11-07 Empowered Afghan women assume leadership roles in Herat government Since the fall of the Taliban, women have been taking advantage of opportunities to showcase their abilities in important decision-making positions. 2019-08-21 Website gives women platform to amplify concerns about peace process Computer science students at Herat University have developed a website and an application called 'Women and Peace' upon which women with internet access can share their views. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Next
