Women's rights not on priority list, matter to be dealt with as per Islamic laws: Taliban

Kabul: Taliban has made it clear easing restrictions on women, including ban from universities and working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is not on the list of its priorities, reported Khaama Press.

Afghanistan: Survivors of gender-based violence abandoned following Taliban takeover, reveals new research

Kabul: Essential services for women and girl survivors of gender-based violence in Afghanistan have been decimated following the Taliban’s takeover of the country, London-based global human rights organization Amnesty International said Tuesday.

Female Afghan MP's who escaped Taliban launch women’s parliament in exile

Kabul: Several female MPs, who escaped Afghanistan when Taliban seized power of the nation on Aug 15, have launched a new women’s parliament to champion human rights while in exile in Greece, media reports said.

Taliban allows resumption of secondary school lessons only for male students

Kabul/UNI: Since taking power over a month ago, the Taliban has been imposing restrictions on women’s education in universities and schools in Afghanistan. 

Afghan woman activist thrashed by Taliban for seeking political rights: Report

Kabul: A woman activist, who was taking part in a protest demonstration in Kabul seeking political rights under the Taliban rule, was beaten leaving her with head injuries.