Women's rights in Afghanistan5 hrs agoAfghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban ruleWomen across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.5 hrs ago5 Aug 2026Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles awayWomen in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.5 Aug 202625 Jul 2026'I disguised myself as a boy so I could go to school'Zahra Joya says her experience under the Taliban convinced her to fight for women's rights.25 Jul 20269 Jun 2026Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in AfghanistanThe demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.9 Jun 202624 May 2026She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fledNearly five years on from Afghanistan's school ban, young women say they have waved goodbye to their dreams.24 May 202623 Jan 2026Taliban release female athlete, 22, after 13 days in jailKhadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in "violation" of rules "regarding women's sports gyms", a Taliban spokesman said.23 Jan 202612 Nov 2025Taliban order women to wear burkas to access hospitals, charity saysMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says each restriction "translates into delayed or denied medical care".12 Nov 202511 Nov 2025How an Afghan child bride became one of Europe's top bodybuildersRoya Karimi is getting ready to compete in the world bodybuilding championships, 15 years after fleeing Afghanistan.11 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Refugee thanks UK for giving family sanctuarySince settling in North Yorkshire, Nahid Hamidi has set up a pop-up restaurant and helps other refugees. 3 Nov 2025...
