Tight-Knit Afghan Clans Refuse Outsiders
Traditions of intermarriage and communal living prioritise strength and unity over individual choice.
Afghanistan's Declining Handicrafts Sector
Women say that market has been in free fall since international exit two years ago.
Afghan Women Still Sidelined
Event hears how male family members are the ones empowered to make decisions.
Afghan Women Fight for a Sporting Chance
Defying conservative traditions, female enthusiasts continue to pursue their goals.
Hard Work, Low Pay for Afghan Wool Workers
Women in Herat province complain that factory owners are exploiting their vulnerabilities.
Afghan Debates Hold Media to Account
Speakers say that public trust can only be won through a higher degree of professionalism.
Afghan Women Speak Out Against Violence
Event told that gender discrimination comes in many forms.
Afghan Prison's Training Scheme Gives Female Inmates Hope
Handicraft skills are reducing tensions within the institution as well as helping women support their families.
Afghan Girls Mourn Lost Education
Very few are able to finish their studies, let alone go on to university.
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