Afghanistan: Child Abuse Going Unpunished
Locals turn to tribal mediation in the absence of access to formal justice processes.
Locals turn to tribal mediation in the absence of access to formal justice processes.
Ban on corporal punishment continues to be widely ignored.
Cost-effective mud brick buildings could accommodate many more students.
The brutal consequences of not meeting society's expectations.
Parents and educators warn that stress and family breakdown are the main factors.
Medics fight rumours that programme is a Western plot against Muslims.
Courses on Islamic subjects replace lessons on culture and counter-terrorism.
Investigation suggests that large numbers of children are being sexually assaulted.
Increased fighting and an ongoing economic downturn are leaving many at risk of serious health problems.