Vigil to highlight plight of Afghan women under Taliban

Bradford vigil held to raise awareness of plight of women in Afghanistan

A vigil was held in Bradford city centre to raise awareness of the plight of women in Afghanistan.

Afghan Director Roya Sadat Denounces Denied Entry Into Saudi to Present ‘Sima’s Song’ at Red Sea Fest, Claims the Taliban, Holding Same Passport, Got In

Prominent Afghan director Roya Sadat, whose latest film “Sima’s Song” is playing in competition at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, is denouncing being denied entry into the kingdom to present the film, despite having been issued a Saudi visa. Sadat, in an email to Variety, said she was scheduled to travel to Jeddah, the […]

Vigil to highlight plight of Afghan women under Taliban

A vigil is set to take place in Oxford to shine a light on the plight of Afghan women and girls under the Taliban regime

UN envoy highlights challenges for Afghan women, girls at Doha Forum

DOHA, Qatar — Roz Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), addressed the ongoing challenges facing Afghan women and girls during the 22nd Doha Forum, shedding light on the state of education and humanitarian needs in the country. Speaking at the session, Otunbayeva revealed that online education for girls continues despite significant restrictions imposed by the Taliban. However, she refrained from sh…