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Afghan mothers seek hospital help for malnourished children

  • Since the Taliban regained power in 2021, low-income families have been hit hard by cuts to international aid
  • Drought and the fallout of Afghans forced across the border from Iran and Pakistan add to the economic woes
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Afghan women UN staff forced to work from home after threats

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UN warns maternal deaths in Afghanistan may rise after US funding pause

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Afghan refugees urge Pakistan to ease visa regime after Trump’s pause on US resettlement programs

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With severe interpretation of Islamic law, Taliban restrict women’s lives in Afghanistan

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women

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Refugee breakdancer stands by ‘Free Afghan Women’ message at Paris Olympics 2024

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‘Free Afghan Women’: Olympic refugee breakdancer disqualified for slogan

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First Afghan woman to compete internationally after Taliban takeover seeks Olympic gold in Paris

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Afghan Taliban’s treatment of women under scrutiny at UN rights meeting

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‘World has abandoned us’: Afghan women’s rights plunge in global silence

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Afghan women stage rare protests on International Women’s Day

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‘Alone’: Afghan women fault West for lack of support

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Opinion

Naila Mahsud
Afghan women and their unmourned rights
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