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Afghan womens rights

Afghan girl coders design games to fight opium and inequality

By Reuters

More than 20 young women in the western city of Heart have established themselves as computer experts, building apps and websites as well as tracking down bugs...

  • An Afghan woman wearing the burqa. Picture: AFP

    How millions of Afghan women are fighting to transform their lives

    Afghan women’s footprint is growing in almost every sector, despite insecurity, targeted attacks on them and an entrenched culture of patriarchy.

    1868 days ago
  • FILE. Playing instruments was banned outright during the period of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, and even today, many conservative Muslims frown on most forms of music. Picture: Free Images.

    Afghan teen braves threats, family pressure, leads women's orchestra

    Playing instruments was banned outright during the period of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

    2261 days ago
  • FILE: The study's findings were publicised by Human Rights Watch on Monday. Picture: EPA

    Afghan women, girls face invasive virginity tests, says rights report

    Most woman and girls said they had been subject to compulsory gynaecological exams by govt officials

    2310 days ago
  • Women in Afghanistan protest for women's rights following the execution of a woman charged with adultery. Picture: AFP

    Afghan women protest for rights

    A public execution of an Afghan woman on adultery charges sparked public condemnation.

    3638 days ago
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