A Hard Road to the Afghan Parliament
A female candidate says that despite the risks, she hopes to win a seat and raise the concerns of Afghanistan’s women.
14 Jul 05
Afghanistan
Dangers of Running for Office in Afghanistan
Women see elections as a chance to promote their rights, but there are risks to putting their names forward.
14 Jul 05
Tajikistan: Seeking Refuge From a Man's War
During the 1991-97 civil war, thousands of women and children fled to Afghanistan to live as refugees. But despite their suffering, many women have now found professional success.
12 Jul 05
Health Crisis Hits Rural Afghans
In remote Paktika province, women face enormous obstacles getting even basic medical treatment.
16 Jun 05
The Burqa: Prison or Protection?
The oppressive Taleban regime is long gone, but many Afghan women are still afraid to abandon their burqas.
19 May 05
No Requiem for the Dead
Eyewitnesses tell how President Karimov’s soldiers finished off the injured as they lay bleeding, and then concealed the corpses.
16 May 05
Farmers Enraged by Poppy Crackdown
The government has moved to destroy poppy fields in the east of the country, after failing to come to an agreement with farmers over compensation.
28 Apr 05
Nahreen Survivors Face Uncertain Future
The earthquake survivors of the Hindu Kush will struggle to rebuild their lives.
28 Apr 05
Disabled Flock to Kabul Care Centre
An Afghan-run project provides a ray of hope for the physically and mentally handicapped.
28 Apr 05
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