Afghanistan: Sold for a Herd of Cows
Activists speak out about practice in which brides are exchanged for livestock.
Activists speak out about practice in which brides are exchanged for livestock.
Small-scale agricultural ventures are changing attitudes as well as boosting incomes.
Few medical facilities mean that maternal mortality remains high.
Warnings that small-scale development projects are falling victim to corruption.
Green spaces provide a rare opportunity to socialise without fear of harassment.
Development seen as a long-overdue boost for improving girls’ education.
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.
Event hears how gender discrimination continues to be perpetuated.
Locals say that only outside intervention can help reduce abuses.
Conservative traditions in the southern province of Kandahar mean that sons are valued over daughters.