Local women-run radio station helps Afghan women claim their rights – UN Women Asia and the Pacific | UN Women – Asia-Pacific

Two female radio presenters record programmes in their studio in western Afghanistan. Photo: Courtesy of Radio Femme On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021, former journalist and teacher Hawa* launched Radio Femme* in Western Afghanistan. A rarity in the country, this female-run radio station continues to operate under the Taliban’s rule. It seeks to harness

Student-Made Documentary Seeks to Empower Afghan Women – Falls Church News Press

By Alex Russell Salma Faqirzada and Sana Kawoon, who took part in the making of the film. (Photo: Alex Russell) ” data-medium-file=”https://fcnpwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24185322/AlexFilem-300×200.jpg” data-large-file=”https://fcnpwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24185322/AlexFilem-1024×683.jpg” src=”https://fcnpwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24185322/AlexFilem-1024×683.jpg” alt class=”wp-image-79951″ data-recalc-dims=”1″>Salma Faqirzada and Sana Kawoon, who took part in the making of the film. (Photo: Alex Russell) “On August 15, 2021, the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. This event

Empowering Afghan women and girls in IT – United Nations Development Programme

Empowering Afghan women and girls in IT by United Nations Development Programme on Exposure Exposure Published 2024-04-24 17:24:13 UTC Story by United Nations Development Programme In the aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, Afghanistan witnessed alarming reversals in women’s rights. Women found their freedoms curtailed in every realm, from education and employment to public

US State Department To Urge Taliban To Abolish Discriminatory Decrees Against Women – Afghanistan International افغانستان اینترنشنال

The US State Department has said that it, along with its allies and partners, is exerting pressure on the Taliban to abolish discriminatory practices against Afghan women and girls. The US State Department said that any significant step towards normalising relations with the Taliban is contingent upon a profound change in the group’s behaviour. A

UNDP Report Reveals the Struggle and Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan – United Nations Development Programme

New York and Kabul, 17 April 2024 – Despite facing formidable challenges, women-owned and -led businesses in Afghanistan continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, serving as vital pillars of economic stability and hope amidst adversity. These insights emerge from a comprehensive report titled “Listening to Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan. Their Struggle and Resilience,” released today by the

UN stresses need for meaningful participation of Afghan women in all aspects of public life – Devdiscourse

The United Nations emphasised the need to empower and give meaningful and active participation to Afghan women in all aspects of public life, as reported by Khaama Press. Indrika Ratwatte, Deputy Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stressed the UN’s steadfast commitment to gender equality and the rights

UN stresses need for meaningful participation of Afghan women in all aspects of public life – Lokmat Times

Kabul [Afghanistan], April 7 : The United Nations emphasised the need to empower and give meaningful and active participation to Afghan women in all aspects of public life, as reported by Khaama Press. Indrika Ratwatte, Deputy Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stressed the UN’s steadfast commitment to

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