Afghanistan - The Persistent

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In Afghanistan, Abusing Animals Now Carries a Stronger Penalty Than Abusing Women

The Taliban’s criminal code, introduced at the start of this year, marks a new low for women.

Two women sit cross-legged on steps, holding an Afghan flag. Behind them, women wear face masks to symbolize their silencing

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Afghan Women Are Speaking Out. Is the World Finally Listening?

Afghan women gave testimony about the human rights abuses they have experienced. To Afghan women and girls who feel forgotten, that in itself is a message of hope.

A women with a covered face and a baby on her knee is surrounded by rubble and other survivors.

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In the Aftermath of a Devastating Earthquake, Afghan Women Struggle to Get Help…Because They’re Women

Taliban restrictions have made women medics a rarity, putting women’s health, care and survival at serious risk.

A grainy black and white photo of a veiled Afghan woman is covered with brightly-colored Post-It notes.

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When Dreams Are Put On Hold

In Afghanistan, women's blocked opportunities to have a career, contribute to society and earn a living are creating a mental health crisis.

A drawing shows a group of women protesting with signs and candles. One woman holds a microphone.

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‘If We Don’t, Who Will?’—How Women in Afghanistan Are Speaking Out

It is dangerous to protest in Afghanistan. But it is also dangerous to be a woman. That’s what keeps Afghan women speaking out in whatever ways they can.