Afghan Women Take on Farming
Small-scale agricultural ventures are changing attitudes as well as boosting incomes.
23 Jun 16
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Where Birth Can Bring Death
Few medical facilities mean that maternal mortality remains high.
21 Jun 16
Afghanistan: Stealing Chickens From Widows
Warnings that small-scale development projects are falling victim to corruption.
16 Jun 16
Afghanistan's Women-Only Parks
Green spaces provide a rare opportunity to socialise without fear of harassment.
14 Jun 16
Afghan Province Sees More Women Teachers
Development seen as a long-overdue boost for improving girls’ education.
13 Jun 16
Afghan Police: More Female Officers Needed
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.
9 Jun 16
Afghan Women Excluded From Public Life
Event hears how gender discrimination continues to be perpetuated.
26 May 16
Demands Grow for Human Rights Office in Afghan Province
Locals say that only outside intervention can help reduce abuses.
18 May 16
Afghan Girls Demand Respect
Conservative traditions in the southern province of Kandahar mean that sons are valued over daughters.
30 Apr 16
Afghan Women Leaving Journalism
A combination of rising violence and family pressure means that the numbers of female reporters are dwindling.
27 Apr 16
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