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Young Afghan women reject possibility of return to 'dark times' of Taliban

2021-03-30

Young Afghan women reject possibility of return to 'dark times' of Taliban

'If the Taliban want to return to power under the guise of peace and stop the advancement of girls, that kind of peace is unacceptable for us,' said one young Afghan woman.

Afghan uniform factory offers lifeline to war widows

2021-03-23

Afghan uniform factory offers lifeline to war widows

At a factory in Kabul, women who have lost a husband or relative who was serving in the military are making a living stitching uniforms.

Afghan Education Ministry reverses ban on girls singing in public

2021-03-15

Afghan Education Ministry reverses ban on girls singing in public

Social media users had reacted to the ban with the hashtag #IAmMySong and concerns about the Taliban's hardline ideology seeping back into the country.

Faryab agriculture project creates more than 2,000 jobs for women

2021-02-18

Faryab agriculture project creates more than 2,000 jobs for women

More and more women in Faryab have been contributing to their province's advancement through government-funded projects that aim to empower them.

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.

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