Afghanistan: Women Fall Victim to Opium
Few resources available to address endemic addition in northeastern province.
Afghanistan: Sold for a Herd of Cows
Activists speak out about practice in which brides are exchanged for livestock.
Afghan Women Take on Farming
Small-scale agricultural ventures are changing attitudes as well as boosting incomes.
Afghanistan: Where Birth Can Bring Death
Few medical facilities mean that maternal mortality remains high.
Afghanistan: Stealing Chickens From Widows
Warnings that small-scale development projects are falling victim to corruption.
Afghanistan's Women-Only Parks
Green spaces provide a rare opportunity to socialise without fear of harassment.
Afghan Province Sees More Women Teachers
Development seen as a long-overdue boost for improving girls’ education.
Afghan Police: More Female Officers Needed
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.
Afghan Women Excluded From Public Life
Event hears how gender discrimination continues to be perpetuated.
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