Afghan Province Lacks Any Female Prison Facilities
Officials say this reflects wider issues of gender inequality.
8 Sep 16
Afghanistan
Afghan Schoolgirls Run Gauntlet of Abuse
Relentless daily harassment means many are forced to leave education early.
31 Aug 16
Afghanistan: Outrage at Marriage of Six-Year-Old Girl
The case was so extreme that it led to a public outcry.
20 Aug 16
Afghan Policewomen Proud to Serve
Numbers of female officers have grown, despite social prejudice.
19 Aug 16
Afghan Media Crying Out for Female Voices
Women are being prevented from pursuing careers in journalism.
16 Aug 16
Afghanistan: Women Divorcing Addict Husbands
Officials report that large numbers of women are choosing to end their marriages.
15 Aug 16
Afghan Women Dream of Sports
Prejudice and scarce resources mean that few have the opportunity to play, let alone compete.
31 Jul 16
The Rise of the Afghan Saleswoman
Female shop assistants are defying tradition – and bringing in extra business.
29 Jul 16
Leishmaniasis Ruins Afghan Women’s Lives
Health officials are concerned by rising rates of the parasitic disease.
18 Jul 16
Afghanistan: Women Fall Victim to Opium
Few resources available to address endemic addition in northeastern province.
17 Jul 16
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