Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade, ...

Although Afghan women and girls have made strides in education, the economy, health care, politics, and broader civil society since the 2001 U.S.-led intervention, these advances remain fragile.

However, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) dismissed their claims as unfounded and politically motivated, asserting ...

Negin goes by one name because she fears the Taliban’s ... while talent shows akin to American Idol showcased the voices of young Afghan girls and boys alike. Western-style cafes and restaurants ...

The Taliban issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the U.N. condemned ongoing employment and education bans.