Social Affairs
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Taliban Diplomatic Representative Attends Disability Day Ceremony in Tehran
Taliban representative attends disability rights event in Tehran amid criticism of group's treatment of marginalized communities in Afghanistan.
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Four Children Die from Cold in Earthquake Survivor Camp in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province
Four children have died from cold and respiratory illness in a Kunar quake camp. UNICEF urges urgent international aid as…
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Torkham and Spin Boldak Borders Reopen for UN Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
Pakistan reopens Torkham and Spin Boldak borders for UN aid to Afghanistan after two months of closure due to Taliban…
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UN Rapporteur Condemns Public Execution in Khost as Violation of Human Rights and Islam
UN official slams Taliban's public execution in Khost, citing human rights and Islamic violations after a child carried out the…
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UN Praises Afghan Women Human Rights Defenders Amid Growing Threats
UN Women commends Afghan women human rights defenders for their bravery and leadership amid Taliban restrictions and ongoing threats.
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Jalalabad’s Population Triples in 24 Years Amid Unplanned Urban Expansion
UN-Habitat reports that Jalalabad's population has tripled in 24 years due to unplanned urban growth, straining infrastructure and deepening inequality.
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UNICEF Calls for Protection of Afghan Women and Girls’ Fundamental Rights
UNICEF urges protection of Afghan women and girls' rights amid Taliban restrictions, during global campaign against gender-based violence.
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EU Launches New Education Program for Returnees in Afghanistan
The EU and UNESCO launch a new education program in Afghanistan aimed at returnees, amid Taliban restrictions on access to…
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UN Special Rapporteur Urges Taliban to Halt Public Executions in Afghanistan
UN human rights envoy Richard Bennett calls on the Taliban to stop public executions after reports of a pending execution…
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UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Afghanistan
UN warns of critical humanitarian conditions in northern Afghanistan due to earthquake damage and chronic drought amid aid access restrictions.