Female Candidates Face Tough Fight in Afghanistan
Traditional mores often prevent women even working outside the home, let alone running for office.
18 Jun 18
Women
Afghanistan: Women's ID Cards Traded Ahead of Elections
Lucrative trade risks further delegitimising electoral process.
15 Jun 18
Why Aren't Women Protesting in Cuba?
The revolution was supposed to bring equality for women but the reality is very different.
13 Jun 18
Afghan Women Excluded From Upcoming Vote
Conservative traditions mean that most do not even have national ID cards.
13 Jun 18
Afghanistan: The Teenage Girls on Tramadol
Opioid pain medication proves popular among young female students.
30 May 18
Afghan Women Fight to Stay in Business
Calls for substantive economic and social support for those setting up their own enterprises.
5 Apr 18
Afghanistan: Women’s Stories Left Untold
Social barriers still prevent female reporters from working in the media.
19 Mar 18
Standing Up for Change
Women’s rights are a pathway to addressing social and political challenges around the world.
8 Mar 18
Afghanistan: Female Prisoners Jailed Far From Home
Lack of facilities in Kunar province means inmates are forced to serve their sentences elsewhere.
27 Feb 18
Support local journalists