Afghanistan

More than 80 Afghan women studying in Oman risk deportation to Afghanistan after the U.S. canceled their scholarships under widespread cuts to foreign aid, NBC news reported today. The students, part of a USAID-funded program at Middle East College, were…

The European Union has called for the full and equal realization of human rights for Afghan women and girls, advocating for their empowerment, participation, and leadership across all sectors of society while denouncing the Taliban’s systematic oppression, Amu TV reported.…

The Afghan Women Leaders Forum has launched a campaign advocating for girls’ education in Afghanistan, urging parents and the international community to take action. In a statement on Saturday, the Forum said the initiative will run from March 8 to…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that approximately 1.5 million female students in Afghanistan are currently affected by the Taliban’s severe educational restrictions, Khaama Press reported. This alarming situation marks Afghanistan as the only country in…

Amnesty International has condemned the Taliban’s ongoing restrictions on Afghan women and girls, stating that their treatment has reached a level of dehumanization. In a statement marking International Women’s Day, the organization highlighted how women’s rights in Afghanistan have been…

Afghanistan has dropped to ninth place in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), marking its lowest ranking since the index began in 2012, Afghan news network Amu reported. While this suggests a reduced impact of terrorism compared to its third-place…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that the situation has deteriorated significantly, with women facing systematic exclusion from education, employment, and public life, Amu TV reported. Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, HRW highlighted the Taliban’s extreme measures,…

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan has expressed its continued support for Afghan women and girls, emphasizing their rights and participation in society. In a statement on X, the agency reiterated its commitment to advocating for…

A United Nations report presented to the Human Rights Council warns of a deepening human rights crisis in Afghanistan, with severe repression targeting women, minorities, and civil society under Taliban rule. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, highlighted…

Arezo TV, a private Afghan media outlet, has resumed broadcasting in Kabul after being shut down for nearly three months, Afghan news network Amu reported. The station was forced to close on December 4 following a raid by Taliban intelligence…