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Jun 15 , 2026

The Ban on Cultural Celebrations: Afghanistan’s Loss of Nawruz and Yalda Night

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionAfghanistan is a country rich in ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity. In such...

May 15 , 2026

Intersecting Discrimination: Minority Women in Afghanistan

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionIn many multicultural societies, including Afghanistan, discrimination against certain social groups remains...

Apr 10 , 2026

Privacy Under Taliban Rule: Islamic Sharia vs. Human Rights

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-N IntroductionPrivacy is one of the most fundamental human rights. It plays a vital...

Mar 10 , 2026

Afghan Women: Denied Work and Healthcare

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionThe right to work and access to healthcare are fundamental human rights, just...

Feb 10 , 2026

Educational Deprivation and the Future of Afghan Women

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionEducation is one of the most fundamental human rights. It empowers individuals...

Jan 10 , 2026

Women's Rights in Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule: A Review

IntroductionBy Participants of “Advancing Women's Rights Project", FTN-N Afghanistan has experienced major and often fragile political transformations throughout its history, particularly...