Tag: Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch Exposes Worsening Situation of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule

In Afghanistan, the Taliban is severely restricting basic rights, especially for women, according to a new Human Rights Watch report. The report shows the Taliban is making it very difficult for women to have equal rights. In 2023, the Taliban imposed more rules that took away people’s...

Women Are the Most Miserable Victims in Afghanistan

I knew my poor mother was really worried about my sister! I understood her feelings. On the other hand, I was burning for my sister. She is very young and deserves to go to school, university, and educational centers. However, all these opportunities have been taken from her because the Taliban clos...

Learner in Afghanistan reaches beyond barriers to pursue career in data science

Tahmina S. was a junior studying computer engineering at a top university in Afghanistan when a new government policy banned women from pursuing education. In August 2021, the Taliban prohibited girls from attending school beyond the sixth grade. While women were initially allowed to continue to att...