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Afghanistan: Few Options for Leukaemia Patients
Limited resources to treat blood cancer leaves many resigned to their fate.
2 Jul 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: The High Price of Virginity
Campaigners say that women are routinely victimised and subjected to traumatic and invasive tests.
11 Jan 17
No Respite for Kabul's Street Children
Tens of thousands beg or sell trinkets rather than attending school.
9 Dec 16
Afghanistan: Breaking Taboos Around Menstruation
Women struggle to overcome ignorant attitudes and prejudice.
27 Sep 16
The Rise of the Afghan Saleswoman
Female shop assistants are defying tradition – and bringing in extra business.
29 Jul 16
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