A salutary record of freedoms won and lost. When Afghanistan declared full independence from Britain 100 years ago, some women also gained new freedoms, including access to education. But the regimes that followed have swung between extremes, both repressing and then promoting women’s rights. Now, with peace talks under way with the Taliban, there’s fear […]
Afghan mothers say no to illiteracy.
“If we enhance the power of knowledge to mothers we will enhance knowledgeable Society ” – Rahela Sidiqi 2019 Afghan mothers from all walks of life are saying no to illiteracy. They have broken their silence and said that education is the key to solving multiple problems. We, the Afghan mothers, want to see inclusion […]
Ministry begins awareness campaign on cancer
Figures by Afghanistan’s Public Health Ministry show that almost 3,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The Ministry of Public Health has launched an awareness campaign on cancer diseases to help women in rural areas become educated. The campaign includes information and instructions for women about breast cancer and hygiene. Figures by […]
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