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Women's rights LGBTQ Gender-based violence Gender discrimination TFGBV

Aug 14

Afghan Witness report reveals ‘daily occurrence’ of gender-based violence under Taliban rule as women suffer ‘systematic erasure’ from public life

Three years on from the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, women are banned from education, work and most other areas of public life.

Gender discrimination

Jan 31

Arrests for violating Taliban Hijab rules cause controversy

The Taliban’s reported detentions for non-compliance with hijab rules have received mixed reactions: contradictory claims from Taliban officials, concern from local groups, and condemnation from international community.

Gender discrimination

Aug 23

Options are limited for Afghan female students hoping to study

Afghan women and girls are seeking education opportunities outside of Afghanistan – but for many, numerous obstacles stand in their way.

Gender discrimination Women in activism

Jul 27

Women protest in Kabul over Taliban ban on beauty salons

Verifiable videos circulated online showing the Taliban using a water cannon and gunfire into the air to disperse protesters.