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
Afghanistan: Women's ID Cards Traded Ahead of Elections
Lucrative trade risks further delegitimising electoral process.
15 Jun 18
Afghan Women Excluded From Upcoming Vote
Conservative traditions mean that most do not even have national ID cards.
13 Jun 18
Female Runaways on the Rise in Afghan Province
Most cases are never reported as they are resolved by tribal elders.
12 Jun 18
Concerns Mount Over Afghan Election Security
A low turn-out risks undermining the credibility of the outcome.
11 Jun 18
Afghanistan: Voter Registration Centres Out of Reach
Locals complain of having to travel unreasonable distances for the chance to participate in upcoming polls.
8 Jun 18
Afghanistan: The Teenage Girls on Tramadol
Opioid pain medication proves popular among young female students.
30 May 18
Muslim Scholars Tackle Afghan Violence
Conflict deemed as un-Islamic by experts in Indonesia summit.
30 May 18
Afghanistan: Tributes Paid to Murdered IWPR Contributor
Killing took place on the country’s deadliest ever day for journalists.
3 May 18
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