Over 70 countries, including EU express concerns over Afghan women's rights, education

Mar 20, 2023

Ban on education and other fundamental rights of women is undermining inclusive governance and the recognition of human rights.

Taliban justifies women education ban amid criticism: Report

Dec 25, 2022

The Taliban-appointed Acting Minister of Higher Education of Afghanistan Nida Mohammad Nadim said there is no opposition to the barring of women from university...

Ban on education, work drives girls and young women away from Afghanistan

Nov 30, 2023

The restrictions placed on women and girls in Afghanistan have prompted them to move away from Afghanistan, leading to their migration at a fast...

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 protest against Taliban ban on university education of female students

Dec 25, 2022

According to the videos circulating on social media, a group of women took to the street and marched around the province, chanting slogans like:...

Women, girls deserve full access to education: US envoy Thomas West on Taliban ban

Jul 14, 2023

Following the ban on higher education for women by the Taliban, the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West said that women and girls...