Tag:women's rights

In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.

Skyrocketing poverty means that women are increasingly malnourished and weak during their pregnancies.

Authorities have not yet made clear whether this policy will be extended nationwide or remain confined to Herat

Many Afghan women and girls are battling severe mental health issues, with some taking their own lives, others disappearing into Taliban prisons, and those with the means fleeing the country.

In the past five years, 88 per cent of countries have passed laws to eliminate violence against women and girls. 44 per cent are working towards improving the quality of education and training. More girls are now attending secondary and tertiary education compared to boys.

The curriculum has been narrowed to emphasise Islamic studies, while key subjects like arts, sports, English, and civic education have been eliminated.