Boys Sold for Sex in Afghan Province
Activists warn of flourishing trade in male prostitution and “bacha bazi” or boy play.
School Closures Hit Afghan Province
A lack of security in districts means that boys and girls can simply not learn.
Afghanistan's Child Beggars
Impoverished parents and organised gangs routinely exploit children for profit.
Afghanistan's Third Gender People
Marginalised community faces ignorance, discrimination and abuse.
Afghanistan: Nangarhar's Sole Female Lawyer
Lack of representation means that women find it even harder to access justice.
Afghanistan: Allegations of Widespread Abuse in Boys' Schools
Students in Ghazni province say that they are too ashamed to make formal complaints.
Depression Rampant Among Afghan Women
Gender violence, poverty and associated social problems fuels widespread mental health problems.
Finding Schools for Afghan Returnees
An influx of former refugees returning from Pakistan has put intense pressure on services.
Afghan Midwives Make Their Mark
Community care has massively reduced maternal mortality.
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