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Category: Women & Society

UN Deputy Meets Taliban Foreign Minister in Kabul
UN Deputy Secretary-General meets Taliban FM in Kabul, highlights women’s exclusion and urges inclusive governance.
EU Supports Afghan Women’s Economic Empowermen
The EU announces €10 million support for Afghan women’s economic empowerment, focusing on skills, livelihoods, and small businesses.
Women’s Taekwondo Coach Released in Herat
Taliban authorities release women’s taekwondo coach Khadija Ahmadzada after 13 days in detention in Herat.
Empowered Women in Pakistan 2026
Pakistan’s women lead economic, social, and political progress, boosting productivity and innovation nationwide.
Taliban taekwondo coach
The Taliban have arrested a young female taekwondo coach in Herat for secretly training girls, highlighting the growing crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Fawzia Koofi Advocates Girls Education in Afghanistan
Fawzia Koofi urges support for girls’ education and Afghan identity, calling it a sacred struggle for rights and empowerment.
Two girls stand at the center surrounded by armed Afghan Taliban fighters, highlighting control and intimidation.
5th Most Populous Country: UNFPA Urges Shift in Pakistan’s Growth Strategy
UNFPA Pakistan urges a shift in 2026 to view the 225M population as inclusive development drivers for the nation.
Afghanistan Crisis 2026: 21.9 Million People in Need of Urgent Aid
21.9 million people in Afghanistan need a coordinated humanitarian response in 2026 as food insecurity doubles.
Women at Work Amid Taliban Repression: Facts vs. Narrative
The reality of Taliban repression as state-led narratives clash with the reality of women's rights in Afghanistan.
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