Women
Afghanistan: The Wives Left Behind
Women face years of loneliness and frustration when men seek work abroad.
8 Aug 18
Female Journalists Abandon Afghan Province
Fear of an insurgent takeover has driven women away from local media.
23 Jul 18
Afghanistan: Grim Figures for Maternal Mortality
With little access to healthcare, expectant mothers simply hope for the best.
4 Jul 18
Boosting Business for Afghan Women
Small-scale producers say they need start-up funding and dedicated space.
29 Jun 18
Female Candidates Face Tough Fight in Afghanistan
Traditional mores often prevent women even working outside the home, let alone running for office.
18 Jun 18
Afghanistan: Women's ID Cards Traded Ahead of Elections
Lucrative trade risks further delegitimising electoral process.
15 Jun 18
Why Aren't Women Protesting in Cuba?
The revolution was supposed to bring equality for women but the reality is very different.
13 Jun 18
Afghan Women Excluded From Upcoming Vote
Conservative traditions mean that most do not even have national ID cards.
13 Jun 18
Afghanistan: The Teenage Girls on Tramadol
Opioid pain medication proves popular among young female students.
30 May 18
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