When Zainab Ferozi saw Afghan women struggling to feed their families after Taliban authorities took power, she took matters into her own hands and poured her savings into starting a business. Two-and-a-half years after putting 20,000 Afghanis ($300) earned from teaching sewing classes into a carpet weaving enterprise, she now employs
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Afghan women seek relief in secretive exercise
Most mornings after praying, 25-year-old Sanah joins several women from her neighbourhood in the Afghan capital Kabul for a walk along the main road before it fills with traffic, never jogging or getting too near to the many Taliban checkpoints. They exercise secretively, and not for competition, but for a modicum
Afghan women struggle with soaring mental health issues
Afghanistan is grappling with a growing crisis of mental illness, particularly among its women, as highlighted in a United Nations report. Officials from the mental health department at Herat regional hospital have observed a concerning uptick in the number of women afflicted by psychological disorders in the province. According to these
Afghan women’s voices stifled as Taliban tightens media controls
Taliban's decree imposes radio ban on Afghan women, further restricting media freedoms. Credit: Learning Together. Taliban's decree imposes radio ban on Afghan women, further restricting media freedoms. Credit: Learning Together. Apr 22 2024 (IPS) - Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, the space for women in the public sphere