Women's Rights

• 
  Women's Rights

  2022-03-16

  Defying restrictions, female journalists return to work in Afghanistan's western region

  Understanding the risks -- Afghanistan remains one of the most dangerous places for journalists to work -- female reporters are determined to return to work in Herat and Badghis provinces.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2022-03-02

  Defying restrictions, female artists exhibit artwork in Herat

  The objective of the exhibition was to speak out against restrictions on women and to inspire them, the artists said.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2022-01-07

  Female entrepreneurs defy restrictions to maintain businesses in Balkh

  The Rabia Balkhi market -- dedicated to female shopkeepers -- is still running in Mazar-e-Sharif.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2022-01-06

  Afghan women welcome appointment of US envoy for women's rights in Afghanistan

  Afghan activists have demanded rights for Afghan women and praised the appointment of a US special envoy to ensure the protection of those rights.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2021-12-30

  US names envoy to step up fight for Afghan women's rights

  Rina Amiri is an Afghan-born US mediation specialist and an outspoken defender of women's rights in Afghanistan.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2021-12-30

  Robotics programme continues to empower Afghan girls

  Despite restrictions and challenges, girls in Herat continue to build robots and hope to represent Afghanistan again in global competitions.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2021-12-29

  UN provides temporary employment for hundreds of women in Balkh

  About 600 women are earning 500 AFN per day to clean the streets of Mazar-e-Sharif. With that income, the women say, they can finally feed their families.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2021-12-20

  Afghan women continue to protest work, education restrictions

  The banning of women from schools, universities and government offices is a clear violation of basic rights, said women at a protest last week in Herat, echoing sentiment across the country.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2021-12-16

  To overcome despair, women gather to read books in Herat city

  Out of work and unable to attend school, women are gathering together to continue their education -- and to counter desolation, deprivation and depression.

• 
  Women's Rights

  2021-12-09

  Female journalists broadcast women's voices, vow to 'occupy public sphere'

  Afghanistan's Radio Begum staff members say they will continue their work without fear. 'We're not giving up,' the founder said. 'We have to show that we don't need to be scared.'