Women’s online university stands as beacon of hope for Afghan women under Taliban rule

Sep 17, 2023

Through the Women's Online University, a remarkable 14,000 Afghan women are pursuing their aspirations of empowerment and education, at a time when the Taliban...

UN Chief "deeply alarmed" by Taliban's ban on university education for women

Dec 21, 2022

The statement of the UN Secretary-General comes after the Taliban announced its decision to ban university education for Afghan women.

Afghan women in Kabul protest for right to education, work

Mar 09, 2023

The Taliban's return to power preceded a deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, worsening issues that had long plagued the country.

Afghan women seeking ways to restore 'hope', provide online education

Sep 03, 2023

Amid strict restrictions on women in Afghanistan under the Taliban, many creative women and girls in the country are seeking ways to bring about...

UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls, women

Jan 21, 2023

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to dedicate the International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls and women.

Taliban detains Afghan educator for protest over ban on women's education

Feb 03, 2023

Taliban on Friday detained an Afghan professor for protesting against the organization's hardline regime which banned education for women in the country, Al Jazeera...