Rise of gender based voilence in Afghanistan

January 27, 2022 UN reported: On Monday, 17th of January, a group of independent UN human rights experts appointed by the Human Rights Council expressed serious concerns about the current situation for women in Afghanistan. The UN warned about the systematic gender-based discrimination and violence against women and young girls currently experience in the country….

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More than a third of children surveyed in Afghanistan pushed into child labour, as country marks two years of Taliban rule

15,August,2023 More than a third (38.4%) of children surveyed in Afghanistan have been pushed into work to help their families cope with soaring levels of poverty and hunger, two years since the Taliban regained control, Save the Children said   Children are being forced into dangerous situations to support themselves and their families, with staff…

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UN report: Civilian casualties set to hit unprecedented highs in 2021 unless urgent action to

9 26 Jul 2026 KABUL – Civilian casualties in Afghanistan in the first half of 2021 reached record levels, including a particularly sharp increase in killings and injuries since May when international military forces began their withdrawal and the fighting intensified following the Taliban’s offensive. In a new report issued today, the United Nations warns that without a…

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IOM Condemns Decision Banning Women from University and Calls for Full Respect of Women’s Rights

24/12/2022 IOM: The decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban women from attending university is the latest in a series of systematic restrictions and violations of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. We urge the de facto authorities to reverse their decision and ensure equal access to education at all levels for women and…

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Horrific Murder Of Teenage Girl Again Puts Spotlight On Afghanistan’s ‘Honor’ Killings

BADAKHSHAN, Afghanistan — Afghan girls and women who have relationships with men outside marriage are often the target of brutal punishments — including public floggings, prison, and even death. One teenage girl who is believed to have broken that social norm paid the ultimate price this week when her brother reportedly killed her after she…

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The Belgian government has revoked the asylum of Afghan YouTuber Jamil Qadari due to his support for the Taliban.

On Wednesday, October 2, Belgian media reported that Jamil Qadari’s asylum status had been canceled. The Belgian government began reviewing Jamil Qadari’s asylum status last year after he publicly declared his support for the Taliban. This review process started after 7,500 women’s rights activists and supporters signed a petition calling for the revocation of Jamil…

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