Women
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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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Taliban Suspends Verification of Women’s Academic Documents
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taliban) halted the verification of educational certificates for women, a move that residents in Kabul say was directly communicated at the ministry’s entrance and effectively blocks women’s access to study and work opportunities abroad.…
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Karzai Urges Girls’ Education as Key to Afghanistan’s Self-Reliance
DID Press: Former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has called for immediate lifting of restrictions on girls’ education, warning that continued limitations could severely undermine Afghanistan’s long-term development. Karzai’s remarks came in response to a new report by UNICEF, which…
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Afghanistan’s University Students Make Up Less Than 0.5% of Population
DID Press: A new report indicates that university students in Afghanistan account for less than half a percent of the country’s total population. According to a report by the website “Parmakhtag,” more than 200,000 students were enrolled in Afghan universities…
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Online Platform Reaches 35,000 Afghan Girls Amid Education Restrictions
DID Press: An online learning platform, SOLAx, has expanded access to education for Afghan girls, enrolling more than 35,000 students as school restrictions persist. With secondary schools still closed to girls in Afghanistan, the platform said it has introduced free…
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Women’s Dedicated Market Boosts Economic Participation in Herat
DID Press: A women-only market has been launched in Herat to support female entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for women. The newly established market provides a secure environment where women can directly sell their handmade products, including traditional crafts, clothing,…
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Afghanistan Stuck Near Bottom of Global Press Freedom Index
DID Press: A new report by Reporters Without Borders shows that Afghanistan remains ranked 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, underscoring the ongoing crisis facing independent media under Taliban rule. According to the report,…
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Doctors: Mothers Play Vital Role in Improving Vaccination Coverage
DID Press: During World Immunization Week, medical experts emphasize the crucial role of women and mothers in expanding vaccination awareness and coverage worldwide. The World Health Organization reports that since 1974, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives globally,…
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UN Warns Afghanistan to Lose 25,000 Women Teachers and Health Workers by 2030
DID Press: UNICEF warned that Afghanistan could lose nearly 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by 2030, a development it says would have severe consequences for education, health, and the economy. According to a new UNICEF analysis titled “The Cost…
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HRW: Taliban Restrictions on Afghan Women Extend Beyond Borders
DID Press: Human Rights Watch says restrictions imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women are no longer confined to Afghanistan and are now affecting their participation abroad, raising serious concerns over global freedom of expression for Afghan women. The organization…
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