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.

Designed as a resource for researchers, journalists, and the public, the new hub aims to raise awareness and increase access to gender-focused, open source research on a range of countries and contexts.

Campaign follows ICC investigation into gender-based abuses.

Directive threatens licenses of NGOs defying restrictions, despite informal exceptions.

New Taliban ban ends women's medical education, raising alarm over future healthcare for Afghan women.

When acting Minister Hanafi discussed elements of the law on virtue and vice, misinterpretations spread globally.

International Court of Justice case against Taliban triggers social media campaigns from both supporters and critics

How women of Afghanistan fight the Taliban today

The Taliban's new vice and virtue law, ratified in July 2024, mandates severe restrictions on women's dress, public behaviour, and transportation, while also imposing limitations on the media and minorities.

An overview of women’s rights under the Taliban: erasure from public life, violence at home and online.

The IOC shuns the Taliban, Taliban ignores Afghan female athletes

Claims emerge in the media that the Taliban has allowed the operation of certain girls' schools, which the Taliban later denies.