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Driver's licences in Faryab mark latest achievement for Afghan women

2020-10-06

Driver's licences in Faryab mark latest achievement for Afghan women

Thirty Faryab residents became the first women in their province to obtain the right to drive.

Literacy classes in Herat help open doors of opportunity for thousands of women

2020-09-24

Literacy classes in Herat help open doors of opportunity for thousands of women

The programme enables those who were deprived of school a chance to learn how to read and write.

Afghan women rally to preserve achievements as peace talks begin

2020-09-15

Afghan women rally to preserve achievements as peace talks begin

More than 15,000 women in 15 provinces have signed a letter addressed to the United Nations saying they want to be part of the peace process and are determined defend their rights.

Afghan women refuse to turn back the clock with peace talks on horizon

2020-08-21

Afghan women refuse to turn back the clock with peace talks on horizon

Female leaders have used their roles to usher in new infrastructure projects as well as bolster job opportunities for their communities.

Afghan women bring change to Herat's land-management systems

2020-08-11

Afghan women bring change to Herat's land-management systems

Young, educated women are making important contributions at the Herat Department of Urban Development and Land.

As peace talks loom, Afghan women vow to fight return of Taliban's 'dark rule'

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.

Afghan female filmmaker basks in role as voice of women's empowerment

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.

Afghans express cautious optimism following US-Taliban peace deal

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.

Baghlan officials highlight women's achievements over past two decades

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.

Herat's 1st female district mayor overcomes challenges to serve the people

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.

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