Day: January 29, 2023
The Taliban’s recent ban on female students – Afghanistan
The Taliban’s recent ban on female students from taking university entrance exams and their continued restrictions on women and girls’ freedoms are a stark reminder of the human rights violations taking place in Afghanistan. Women are now confined to their homes, banned from participating in sports, working in most sectors, and obtaining higher education. The […]
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The Plight of Afghan Female Athletes: Hidden Behind the Burqa
In a series of portraits by Associated Press (AP) photographer Ebrahim Noroozi, a group of female athletes in Afghanistan are shown participating in their respective sports while wearing burqas that covered their entire bodies. Despite the restrictions placed on women in Afghanistan under the Taliban administration, including a ban on women participating in sports, these […]
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Taliban’s Ban on Female University Entrance Exams in Afghanistan
Written by: A.M Introduction:The Taliban has recently announced a ban on female students from taking university entrance exams in Afghanistan for the 2023 school year. This ban, which came in the form of a letter sent to private universities and higher education institutions, has been met with condemnation and lobbying by the international community for […]
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The Taliban’s Rule in Afghanistan: Impacts on Women’s Rights and Basic Human Needs
Written By: A.M Afghanistan has been a country plagued by conflict for decades, and the rise of the Taliban in the late 1990s marked a new chapter in its troubled history. The Taliban, who have been known for their strict interpretation of Islamic law, have imposed a number of restrictive measures on the Afghan people, […]
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