Social Affairs
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Taliban Mandates Burqa for Female Teachers and Staff in Herat
The Taliban in Herat, Afghanistan, now requires all female teachers and public staff to wear burqas, further restricting women's access…
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Turkmenistan Sends Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan’s Balkh Province
Turkmenistan sends $34M worth of humanitarian aid to Balkh, Afghanistan, as quake relief. NGOs raise concerns over Taliban-controlled distribution.
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New School Construction in Herat Supported by the United Nations
Construction of a new school in Herat begins with UN support, following the destruction of the Chapqal school by an…
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Turkmenistan’s Humanitarian Aid Arrives for Earthquake Victims in Balkh
Turkmenistan's humanitarian aid arrives in Balkh for earthquake victims, raising concerns about distribution amid Taliban administration.
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New School Built in Ghazni’s Nawur District Without Taliban Support
A new school in Ghazni's Nawur district has been built by locals without Taliban support, highlighting education gaps under the…
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Saudi Arabia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake Victims in Mazar-i-Sharif
Saudi Arabia delivers emergency aid to earthquake-hit Mazar-i-Sharif as concerns grow over Taliban's relief efforts and aid distribution delays.
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Taliban Declares Mixed-Gender Work Environments ‘Sinful’
Taliban labels mixed-gender work as sinful, warning NGOs to dismiss female staff if 'Islamic principles' aren't followed.
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UNICEF Warns Afghanistan’s Child Malnutrition Crisis Among Worst Globally
UNICEF says child malnutrition in Afghanistan is among the world's worst, with 3.5M affected. Drought, poverty, and governance worsen the…
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UN Suspends Humanitarian Operations at Islam Qala Border Over Taliban Gender Restrictions
UN halts aid at Islam Qala border after Taliban bans female staff, risking support for returning women and children from…
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Taliban Ban Women Without Burqas From Entering Government Offices
Taliban prohibits women without burqas from entering state offices, tightening restrictions on women's rights across several Afghan provinces.