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Taliban who banned women from public spaces say no one faces discrimination in Afghanistan
Australia, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands are set to start legal proceedings against the Taliban for violating a U.N. convention on women.
Meryl Streep takes on the Taliban with a story about cats, squirrels and birds
When award-winning actress Meryl Streep spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly about cats, squirrels and birds, she wasn’t making a point about hunters and prey.
Meryl Streep: Today In Kabul A Female Cat Has More Freedom Than A Woman
On September 23, 2024, when speaking at a side event on “The Inclusion of Women in the Future of Afghanistan” at the U.N. General Assembly, Oscar-winning actress
Meryl Streep calls on Taliban to end discrimination against women and girls
Meryl Streep joined women leaders at the United Nations this week to demand more freedom for Afghan women and girls.
Meryl Streep: ‘A squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan’
Actress and activist Meryl Streep addressed the UN General Assembly about the condition of women’s rights under Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
Meryl Streep speaks about Afghan girls at the UN
At the UN, Meryl Streep highlighted the reality for Afghan women, saying a “female cat enjoys more freedoms than they do.” Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, women’s rights in the country have been severely restricted,
Meryl Streep calls out Afghan women's suppression at UN forum
Meryl Streep spoke at a United Nations forum. The actress addressed the topic of women's rights in Afghanistan. "Today in Kabul a female cat has more freedom than a woman," she emphasized. "Today in Kabul a female cat has more freedom than a woman.
Meryl Streep highlights the state of Afghan women under Taliban at UNGA
"Cats or squirrels have more freedom than women in Afghanistan", Meryl Streep's words echoed strongly at the UN General Assembly, prompting the international community to question their silence at the dire state of women rights in the country.
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How this reporter captured story of Afghan women who fled the Taliban to attend UD
A look at how Delaware Online/The News Journal covered the story of the Afghan UD students who fled the Taliban to pursue ...
US Judges Taliban By Their Actions, Not Words: White House
The United States evaluates the Taliban administration based on their actions, not their words, said White House Press ...
Allied Countries Accuse Taliban of ‘Gross’ Violations of Women’s Rights
Germany, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands said they will take the Taliban to the U.N.’s highest court because of its ...
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The Taliban's crackdown on women's rights
The Taliban has slashed women’s rights in Afghanistan even further. Now, women can’t raise their voices in public, sing or ...
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Meet the Afghan general who wants to take on the Taliban
"We could mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers in a matter of months. We believe ... thousands of fresh recruits will also ...
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Pakistani Taliban deny attacking convoy of foreign ambassadors in restive northwest
The Pakistani Taliban have denied involvement in a bombing attack on a police convoy that was escorting foreign ambassadors ...
Bonus: The Inquiry - How are the Taliban governing Afghanistan?
It’s been over three years since the Taliban stormed to power seizing the capital Kabul. How are they governing the country ...
Taliban dismiss discrimination accusations as 'absurd' despite banning women from public in Afghanistan
The Taliban have called accusations of gender discrimination "absurd" as four countries pledge to hold Afghanistan accountable for its treatment of women under international law.