Afghan Women Excluded From Upcoming Vote
Conservative traditions mean that most do not even have national ID cards.
13 Jun 18
Women
Afghanistan: The Teenage Girls on Tramadol
Opioid pain medication proves popular among young female students.
30 May 18
Afghan Women Fight to Stay in Business
Calls for substantive economic and social support for those setting up their own enterprises.
5 Apr 18
Afghanistan: Women’s Stories Left Untold
Social barriers still prevent female reporters from working in the media.
19 Mar 18
Standing Up for Change
Women’s rights are a pathway to addressing social and political challenges around the world.
8 Mar 18
Afghanistan: Female Prisoners Jailed Far From Home
Lack of facilities in Kunar province means inmates are forced to serve their sentences elsewhere.
27 Feb 18
Afghan Women Hounded Out of the Media
Campaign of intimidation has had devastating effect in Afghan country's east.
26 Feb 18
Afghanistan: A New Generation of Midwifes
Locals say that conservative attitudes are changing.
22 Feb 18
Afghanistan: Women-Only Cafes Spark Controversy
New enterprises seem to go too far in promoting independence.
14 Feb 18
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