Afghan Gypsies Wait for Recognition
Official promises to ensure community has access to basic services have yet to be realized.
27 Mar 17
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Betrothed in the Womb
The consequences of early marriage often ruin girls’ lives.
22 Mar 17
Could New Poppy Strain be Boosting Afghanistan's Opium Crop?
Local producers say they can now plant and harvest their fields all year round.
16 Mar 17
Afghanistan: Action Urged Over Street Abuse
Women say they face unremitting harassment in the public sphere.
11 Mar 17
Boys Sold for Sex in Afghan Province
Activists warn of flourishing trade in male prostitution and “bacha bazi” or boy play.
2 Mar 17
School Closures Hit Afghan Province
A lack of security in districts means that boys and girls can simply not learn.
27 Feb 17
Afghanistan's Child Beggars
Impoverished parents and organised gangs routinely exploit children for profit.
27 Feb 17
Afghanistan's Third Gender People
Marginalised community faces ignorance, discrimination and abuse.
24 Feb 17
Afghanistan: Nangarhar's Sole Female Lawyer
Lack of representation means that women find it even harder to access justice.
14 Feb 17
Afghanistan: Allegations of Widespread Abuse in Boys' Schools
Students in Ghazni province say that they are too ashamed to make formal complaints.
12 Feb 17
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