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Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Policies and Restrictions Featured Social Media Investigations Women's rights Online harassment Repression Taliban Harassment

Mar 7

Finding Alternatives: Entrepreneurship and resilience by Afghan women online

As the Taliban continue to erode women's rights, many Afghan women have turned to Instagram as a lifeline for community, self-expression and business - while navigating increasing restrictions and abuse.

Taliban Harassment Jowzjan

Aug 12

Public protests against the Taliban in Kabul, Herat and Jowzjan provinces

Non-payment of pensions in Kabul, crippling new law on money exchangers in Herat and Taliban harassment of women in Jowzjan.