Kafr Nabl's New Driving School for Women
Bold initiative challenges conservative prejudices.
17 Oct 17
Women's rights
The Afghan Province Where Women Are Slaves
In remote Nuristan, ancient tradition decrees that it’s female family members who have to do the heavy lifting.
11 Aug 17
Afghanistan: Women Seek Refuge in Safe Houses
The whole concept of such shelters remains controversial in this deeply conservative country.
20 Apr 17
Afghan Women Denied Identity Cards
Without officials papers it’s impossible to vote, travel or get medical care.
27 Mar 17
Afghanistan: Betrothed in the Womb
The consequences of early marriage often ruin girls’ lives.
22 Mar 17
Afghanistan: Action Urged Over Street Abuse
Women say they face unremitting harassment in the public sphere.
11 Mar 17
Kyrgyzstan: Challenging Submissive Stereotypes
Women may wear hijab, but they refuse to be pigeonholed.
8 Mar 17
Hope for Afghan Women Traded to End Feuds
Campaigners hail progress in efforts to end ancient practice.
17 Jan 17
Afghanistan's Domestic Violence Loophole
Penal code allows men to claim extenuating circumstances in cases of so-called honour killings.
16 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The High Price of Virginity
Campaigners say that women are routinely victimised and subjected to traumatic and invasive tests.
11 Jan 17
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