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  • The endeavor of individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their capabilities 03 Dec 2024

    The endeavor of individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their capabilities
    The endeavor of individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their capabilities

    Disabled individuals in Balkh organized sporting events to commemorate December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Cricket, wheelchair, basketball, futsal, weightlifting, running, and archery teams of individuals with disabilities put on athletic displays, advocating for equal participation alongside their fellow citizens in society.

The Death of a Pregnant Woman in Herat; Lack of Medical Facilities Claims the Lives of Mothers 17 Nov 2024

The Death of a Pregnant Woman in Herat; Lack of Medical Facilities Claims the Lives of Mothers The Death of a Pregnant Woman in Herat; Lack of Medical Facilities Claims the Lives of Mothers

1,149 Days of Forced Confinement and an Uncertain Future for Afghan Girls Under the Shadow of the Taliban 14 Nov 2024

1,149 Days of Forced Confinement and an Uncertain Future for Afghan Girls Under the Shadow of the Taliban 1,149 Days of Forced Confinement and an Uncertain Future for Afghan Girls Under the Shadow of the Taliban

Taliban’s Two-Month Deadline for Television Broadcasters in Afghanistan 31 Oct 2024

Taliban's Two-Month Deadline for Television Broadcasters in Afghanistan Taliban’s Two-Month Deadline for Television Broadcasters in Afghanistan

Economic Challenges Faced by Businesswomen in Bamyan Province 31 Jul 2024
Economic Challenges Faced by Businesswomen in Bamyan Province Several women in Bamyan Province have turned to shopkeeping and trading after losing their jobs due to the imposition of restrictions and prohibitions by the Taliban. Seyahmo (a pseudonym) is one of the women who served as a teacher at a government school during the previous administration, yet now she has embarked on shopkeeping. "I was a teacher at a school under the former government, but after the closure of schools, I lost my job. To avoid succumbing to mental health issues, I was compelled to start a shop so that I could once again become an independent woman and secure a source of income. However, due to the significant decline in the financial conditions of the people in Bamyan, I have very few customers, and my business is not thriving," Seyahmo said. Numerous other women in Bamyan Province previously worked as beauticians, but following the imposition of Taliban restrictions, they have been compelled to remain confined to their homes. Rahima, who once was a hairdresser in Bamyan, now finds herself unemployed and isolated. She remarks, "This enforced seclusion has resulted in my losing track of day and night, month and year; each day has become a monotonous repetition, and life and time have lost all meaning for me." The restrictions imposed by the Taliban have forced businesswomen in Bamyan Province to confront numerous economic challenges, with many expressing grievances about the lack of job opportunities. Sima (a pseudonym) is one such woman who has engaged in trade and commerce for approximately three years. She shares, "A year after the Taliban came to power, I established a shop specializing in handicrafts and women's clothing with my own personal investment, and my business flourished, as the majority of my customers were foreign tourists. However, after the attacks on foreign tourists in Bamyan, I too lost my clientele." Numerous other women in Bamyan Province previously worked as beauticians, but following the imposition of Taliban restrictions, they have been compelled to remain confined to their homes. Over the past three years, numerous restrictions and prohibitions have been imposed on women. Schools and universities have been closed to girls, and employment limitations have caused many women, including government employees and teachers, to lose their positions.

Economic Challenges Faced by Businesswomen in Bamyan Province

Several women in Bamyan Province have turned to shopkeeping and trading after losing their jobs due to the imposition of restrictions and prohibitions by the Taliban.

Assistance from the World Food Programme for 9.3 million Women in Afghanistan 31 Jul 2024
Assistance from the World Food Programme for 9.3 million Women in Afghanistan

Assistance from the World Food Programme for 9.3 million Women in Afghanistan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has released a report stating that in 2023, it distributed aid to 18.6 million individuals in Afghanistan, comprising 9.3 million women and girls, along with approximately 5.8 million individuals with disabilities.

Protest by Currency Exchangers over the Closure of Their Shops in Herat 31 Jul 2024
Protest by Currency Exchangers over the Closure of Their Shops in Herat Following the shutdown of nearly one thousand currency exchange shops in Herat, a group of currency exchangers gathered in front of the provincial governor's office to their grievances. The number of these currency exchangers has reached dozens, and over the past two days, the Taliban have nearly one thousand currency exchange shops in the province due to their lack of licenses. These exchangers assert that the Taliban informed them that to continue their operations, they must obtain a license from the central bank. Meanwhile, several protesting currency exchangers express that the amount required to secure such a license exceeds their shop capital, rendering them unable to afford it. In light of the dire economic conditions, they fear they will be compelled to shutter their establishments and remain homebound.

Protest by Currency Exchangers over the Closure of Their Shops in Herat

Following the shutdown of nearly one thousand currency exchange shops in Herat, a group of currency exchangers gathered in front of the provincial governor's office to their grievances.

Shooting at Protesters in Jozjan 31 Jul 2024
Shooting at Protesters in Jozjan Two days ago, the residents of the Darzab district in Jozjan Province took to the streets in mass protests in response to the inflicted by the Taliban. The protests were dispersed yesterday, Monday, when the Taliban opened fire, resulting in one individual being killed and four others injured. The deceased, a tribal elder named Abdul Rahman, was described by sources connected to him as follows: "The Pashtun Taliban, having relocated from eastern regions, forcibly seized the home of Ismail Turan, the former police chief, and turned it into their stronghold. During this time, the local populace grew weary and discontented with the Taliban's conduct, as they faced ongoing harassment, including sexual abuse of young girls within this compound." Previously, reports had also surfaced regarding the mistreatment of residents in the provinces of Jozjan, Faryab, and Sar-e-Pol by Taliban fighters.

Shooting at Protesters in Jozjan

Two days ago, the residents of the Darzab district in Jozjan Province took to the streets in mass protests in response to the inflicted by the Taliban.

Execution of three Taliban fighters by firing squad in Ghor Province 30 Jul 2024
Execution of three Taliban fighters by firing squad in Ghor Province

Execution of three Taliban fighters by firing squad in Ghor Province

Local sources in Ghor Province reported the execution by firing squad of three Taliban fighters in the area. It is believed that this incident transpired due to internal disputes within the Taliban in the Murghab district of Ghor Province.

Assistance from the WFP for 5 million women in Afghanistan 29 Jul 2024
Assistance from the WFP for 5 million women in Afghanistan

Assistance from the WFP for 5 million women in Afghanistan

The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations declared that it has distributed food aid to 5 million women and girls throughout the country.

A University Professor in Kabul Arrested 23 Jul 2024
A University Professor in Kabul Arrested

A University Professor in Kabul Arrested

Local sources have reported the arrest of Mohammad Anwar Panahi, a university professor, by the Taliban's intelligence service. 

Concerns Regarding the Arrest of a Media Activist in the Country 23 Jul 2024
Concerns Regarding the Arrest of a Media Activist in the Country

Concerns Regarding the Arrest of a Media Activist in the Country

The Afghanistan Journalists Center has announced that, two days after the arrest of Sayed Rahim Saeedi, the head of a YouTube channel in Kabul, there is still no information available regarding his fate.

The Decline of Youth Interest in University Entrance Examinations 23 Jul 2024
The Decline of Youth Interest in University Entrance Examinations With the gender-specific focus of the higher education system and evaluation of teaching methodologies, fewer boys are inclined to participate in university entrance examinations. A cursory glance at the statistics of candidates for the entrance exam reveals a notable decline in participation since the return of the Taliban to power. In addition to the denial of educational rights for girls, the restrictions on the individual freedoms of boys and the mass exodus of university faculty have collectively contributed to a diminished interest among young males in taking the entrance examination. The lack of engagement with global academic institutions and the absence of influential figures as educators within the country's universities have severely diminished the educational standards in these academic establishments. Currently, these universities could be characterized as centers for indoctrinating youth through the promotion of ideological programs synonymous with the regime. Overall, it can be stated that Afghanistan’s universities, like other sectors, have suffered significant quantitative and qualitative setbacks over the past three years, leading to a disheartening climate for the new generation. While women have been barred from attending university when considering the educational methodologies employed—which often promote extremism and violence—keeping women away from such institutions may effectively mitigate the psychological warfare propagated by the Taliban. Over the past three years, the Taliban's focus on education has been confined solely to the expansion of religious schools, with many facilities, including several university dormitories, transformed into such institutions. These schools have largely become breeding grounds for new recruits for the Taliban. The announcement of university entrance examination results can be aptly described as a celebration for boys and a day marked by tears for girls, as the exam has devolved into a battleground for male rivalry. Ultimately, it can be concluded that the policies of the ruling group in Afghanistan have led to a diminished presence of youth in this examination. Unless the authorities express a willingness to reassess their examination methods, reform the educational system, lift restrictions on the individual freedoms of boys, and recognize the of girls in the examination, this unfortunate trend—its most profound by the nation's youth—will persist.

The Decline of Youth Interest in University Entrance Examinations

With the gender-specific focus of the higher education system and evaluation of teaching methodologies, fewer boys are inclined to participate in university entrance examinations.

From the Announcement of the Entrance Exam Results to the Reg Over Girls’ Participation in the Examination 22 Jul 2024
From the Announcement of the Entrance Exam Results to the Reg Over Girls’ Participation in the Examination

From the Announcement of the Entrance Exam Results to the Reg Over Girls’ Participation in the Examination

With the announcement of the 2024 academic year entrance exam results, several girls who have been deprived of education have expressed their criticism regarding the absence of female candidates in the examination. They assert that, alongside their male counterparts, opportunities for education and training must be made available to girls, enabling them to contribute effectively and actively to society as equal members.