Depression Rampant Among Afghan Women
Gender violence, poverty and associated social problems fuels widespread mental health problems.
12 Feb 17
Afghanistan
Finding Schools for Afghan Returnees
An influx of former refugees returning from Pakistan has put intense pressure on services.
10 Feb 17
Afghanistan: Conservative Traditions Limiting Progress
Event hears how social development has suffered as a result.
6 Feb 17
Can Afghanistan's Women Pilots Aim High?
Social prejudice and limited facilities makes life tough for the handful of female students at the country’s aviation academy.
31 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The Shame of Having Daughters
Women are still routinely disrespected and even abused for giving birth to baby girls.
30 Jan 17
Afghanistan: Civilians Caught Up in Revenge Attacks
Relatives of both of state security operatives and insurgents say they are subject to harassment from the other side.
27 Jan 17
Afghanistan's Modern Day Slave Labourers
Whole families live and work in brick factories, struggling to pay off impossible debts.
24 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The Taboo of Sexual Rejection
When men take multiple wives, the emotional cost can be enormous.
23 Jan 17
The Journalist Known as Ghor's Voice
IWPR contributor praised for fearless work exposing corruption and abuses.
19 Jan 17
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