Young Man Commits Suicide in Baghlan Province
Local officials of the Taliban group in Baghlan province reported the suicide of a young man in this province.
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Malala Yousofzai: The Voices of Muslim Leaders for Afghan Girls Must Be Raised
Malala Yousofzai, a women’s rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called on Muslim leaders to respond to the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan and not to legitimize the Taliban during a conference on girls' education in Islamic countries. In this conference, which was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, she criticized the Taliban's strict policies against women and emphasized that it is time for Islamic leaders to vocally defend the rights of girls.
The account of Manizha Sediqi, a female prisoner of the Taliban, exemplifies the daily struggles of women in Afghanistan
Manizha Sediqi, a woman activist and advocate for women's rights who endured a harrowing seven months in a Taliban prison, states, "During the seven months I spent in the prison of this group, I was subjected to severe physical, psychological, and emotional torture. These painful memories will remain with me and will never be erased from my mind."
Humaira Saqib Wins The 2024 Exceptional Woman of Peace Award
The organization Pathways To Peace (PTP) has recognized Hamaira Saqib as the deserving recipient of the Exceptional Woman of Peace Award for 2024, among several women nominated for this honor.
Purple Saturdays Movement: The Prohibition of Education for Afghan Girls Constitutes a Crime Against Humanity
Several members of the women's protest movement, known as the Purple Saturdays Movement, have vehemently criticized the Taliban's ban on the education of girls above the sixth grade, deeming it the gravest crime perpetrated by the group against women and girls.
Graffiti of Protesting Women: A Shout for Freedom and Justice
On Friday, October 4, a group of protesting women from the Afghanistan History Transformation Movement organized a demonstration in Kabul, once again raising their voices to the international community and calling for the recognition of gender apartheid in the country.
Four Individuals in Logar and Takhar Lashed by the Taliban
The Taliban's Supreme Court has announced the execution of corporal punishment on four individuals, including two women and two men, in the provinces of Takhar and Logar.
Rocket Fire Towards Kabul Airport
Local sources in Kabul report hearing explosions near the city’s airport. The blast occurred around 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, followed by the launch of two rockets aimed at the airport.
Humaira Saqib Wins The 2024 Exceptional Woman of Peace Award
The organization Pathways To Peace (PTP) has recognized Hamaira Saqib as the deserving recipient of the Exceptional Woman of Peace Award for 2024, among several women nominated for this honor.
The Disappearance of Mahdi Ansari, Local Journalist in Kabul
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has published a report regarding the detention of Mahdi Ansari, a journalist for the Afghan News Agency, stating that he has gone missing. However, sources close to the journalist indicate that they possess evidence suggesting he has been apprehended by the Taliban intelligence forces.
The Taliban Assaults a Girl in the Yakawlang Bazaar
Local sources in the Yakawlang district of Bamyan reported that the employees of Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Vice physically assaulted a girl in the bazaar of this district.
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Challenges and Limitations Faced by Women Journalists in an Unstable Space
In recent years, the status of women journalists in Afghanistan has been fraught with numerous challenges, and the implementation of restrictive laws has significantly diminished their rights and freedoms, particularly in public spheres and employment.
Afghanistan Journalists Center Announces the Winners of the Annual Journalist Awards
According to a statement from the Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), Fareedullah Mohammadi, Mitra Majidi, and Nasir Ahmad Salehi, journalists from Tolo News in Kabul and Farah provinces, Mohammad Amin Kawa, a journalist from Hasht-e-Sobh newspaper, and Mohammad Tahir Ahmadi, a journalist from Rokhsana media, were awarded the Afghan Journalist of the Year 1402 prize.
Women Media Advocacy Group (WMAG) Position Paper to Doha Conference February 18, 2024
Afghanistan has had its most terrifying historical journey in modern times over the past two years. The surrender of Afghanistan to the Taliban not only changed the country’s political system but also led to the destruction of hopes and the alteration of the destiny of millions of its citizens towards darkness and death. In this […]
Taliban Confiscates the Equipment of Three Private Media Outlets in Daikundi Province
Afghan Women’s News Agency – In a newsletter, the Afghan Journalists Center announced the confiscation of the equipment of three private media outlets, including two radios and one television, in Daikundi. The Taliban intelligence department in Daikundi Province confiscated the equipment of Aftab Radio, Daikundi Radio and Sabzha TV under the pretext that they are […]
Protesters defy the Hell guards intimidation
Protesters have again taken to the streets in several parts of Afghanistan, defying Taliban pressure to stay at home. Dozens of demonstrators gathered near the Pakistan embassy in Kabul and Taliban gunmen opened fire to disperse them, protesters said. More demonstrations were reported in Parwan and Nimruz provinces. Photos have also emerged showing injuries inflicted […]
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- The Afghanistan Women’s Light of Freedom Movement Calls for Scholarships for Women and Girls in Afghanistan
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- Domestic Violence Crisis and Educational Deprivation of Girls in Afghanistan
- Increased Restrictions on Women’s Activities in NGOs
- Girls Have Been Prohibited from Attending Educational Centers in Herat Province
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Malala Yousofzai: The Voices of Muslim Leaders for Afghan Girls Must Be Raised
Malala Yousofzai, a women’s rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, called on Muslim leaders to respond to the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan and not to legitimize the Taliban during a conference on girls' education in Islamic countries. In this conference, which was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, she criticized the Taliban's strict policies against women and emphasized that it is time for Islamic leaders to vocally defend the rights of girls.
Domestic Violence Crisis and Educational Deprivation of Girls in Afghanistan
The United Nations Office in Geneva has recently stated that nearly 400 million children under five years old around the world are facing violence in their homes. This situation is particularly alarming in Afghanistan, where many girls are forced into child marriages
Increased Restrictions on Women’s Activities in NGOs
Local sources from Bamyan province informed the Afghan Women’s News Agency that, based on a recent decision by the Taliban Ministry of Economy, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations have been mandated to refrain from hiring women and girls and to block their activities in the offices. This decision has halted the activities of women in all NGOs and associations in Bamyan province.
Interview
Afghanistan Women News Agency An Interview with Behnaz Saljuqi, the Director of the Women’s Commerce Chamber in the West of Afghanistan
An Interview with Behnaz Saljuqi, the Director of the Women’s Commerce Chamber in the West of Afghanistan
"For the people, it was a novel concept for a lady to be involved in the realm of commerce. Following the political developments in the country, I commenced my role as the Deputy of the Women's Commerce Chamber, and subsequently, official elections were held, in which I secured the highest number of votes to advance to this presidency."
Interview With the Former Representative of the People of Kabul in the Parliament of Afghanistan
“The detention and torture of women and girls under the pretext of hijab guarantee the isolation of the Taliban. The detention of women and girls on the grounds of hijab, their torture, and any policies chosen by the Taliban to restrict Afghan women, ensure their isolation, resulting in the global community not recognizing them officially, […]
Adela Mohseni is a lady of endurance, bravery and perseverance extraction; Introducing role models for women
Twenty years ago, with the overthrow of the former Taliban regime in Afghanistan, many women stepped on the path of realizing women’s rights and realizing justice in Afghanistan. But how far did this path go after twenty years of efforts? In this conversation, read about Adela Mohseni one of the human rights activists who played […]
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Afghanistan Women News Agency Women Media Advocacy Group (WMAG) Position Paper to Doha Conference February 18, 2024
Women Media Advocacy Group (WMAG) Position Paper to Doha Conference February 18, 2024
Afghanistan has had its most terrifying historical journey in modern times over the past two years. The surrender of Afghanistan to the Taliban not only changed the country’s political system but also led to the destruction of hopes and the alteration of the destiny of millions of its citizens towards darkness and death. In this […]
Pakistani Police Imprisons Afghan Immigrant Women and Children
Afghan Women’s News Agency – Our sources in Karachi and Islamabad cities of Pakistan report that the police of this country raided the residences of Afghan immigrants and arrested them. According to the sources, a large number of immigrants, including women and children, were arrested and during the arrest, the women were separated from their children, […]
Hamid Karzai and Thomas West Emphasize the Importance of Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
Afghan Women’s News Agency – Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, spoke in a video conference with Thomas West, the special representative of the United States of America for Afghanistan, about the importance and impact of education of girls and boys in having a bright future and economic growth of Afghanistan. Hamid Karzai has […]
Women’s protest against the Taliban in Helmand and Samangan provinces
The members of the spontaneous movement of Afghan women fighters in Helmand and Samangan provinces protested against the Taliban and demanded bread, work and freedom for women. On the eve of the one year anniversary of the fall of the country to the Taliban, these women gathered in a closed place and announced their opposition […]
Stand in Solidarity with the Women of Afghanistan
Like so many other women activists around the world, I am mourning the losses that the Taliban takeover, again, means for women and girls in Afghanistan. It’s a loss of hard-fought rights and for many, a loss of lives, as the targeting of women leaders and activists has already begun. What has also already begun […]
Women Tired of Fighting, are Armed against the Taliban!
People who are tired of the war for power are disgusted by the prolongation of the war and violence. They criticize the government for not dealing with perpetrators and the founders of violence and catastrophes with a strong stance. Half of the people are willing to leave the country and the other half without having […]