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Jail for Afghan women who are victims of violence

Arpita Mukherjee — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:32:17 +0000

Above you see the picture of a young woman, Rukhma, who was trafficked across the border from Pakistan to Afghanistan with her three-year-old son. In Pakistan, Rukhma was married to an abusive man who fathered her son, Bilal. Rukhma divorced...

Afghan women’s future: Enslaved, Raped, Imprisoned…

Hassan — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:24:38 +0000

Trafficked across the border from Pakistan with her 3-year-old son, Rukhma was handed to an Afghan who raped and abused her, then beat the toddler to death as she watched helplessly. He was jailed for 20 years for murder, but Rukhma ended up in...

Miseries of Afghan women continue even after ousting the Taliban

Arpita Mukherjee — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:30:33 +0000

Despite of the ‘war against terror’ being the moot cause for invading Afghanistan in 2002 by the United States of America and its NATO allies, amongst the litany of criticisms against the Taliban was the social injustice carried out on the...

Afghan women grow trees to cultivate their own lives

Pooja — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:39:10 +0000

After the dilapidated condition of Afghanistan, which was the aftermath of war the province was left with a barren land where all hopes and aspirations of the people were buried deep into the gravel. Native women in drought hit Zabul province...

Afghan women exploding the stereotypical myth by entering into business

Pooja — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:50:04 +0000

Afghan women are getting into business, an arena long dominated by men. Kamila Kabuli is rocking the streets of Mazar-i-Sharif by selling cosmetics products. The provincial women’s department was instrumental in setting up stall for...

Muslim women adorning 'all black chaddors' once again

Himadree — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 05:05:21 +0000

With the Ministry of Vice making headway in its re-establishment in Afghanistan, women communities across the nation are withdrawing inside their shells. However, a few liberal attitudes were witnessed after the fall of the Taliban Empire, yet...

A gallery of Islamic fashion apparel

Himadree — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 04:43:28 +0000

It is quite difficult at times to find colorful Islamic apparels; however, here are few happening designers who have made some wonderful piece of fusion wears for the Muslim women. Brooke Samad, an ex-student from NYU and a talented FIT...

Resurrection of Taliban regime terrorizes Afghan women

Himadree — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:40:57 +0000

Afghan women beware: Taliban regime knocks again Since decades, the barbaric rule of Taliban has crippled the Afghan society and more specifically, it has almost destabilized the women community. Now, with the news of the satanic power to make...

Maternal mortality rate high among Afghan women

Himadree — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:04:25 +0000

Maternal mortality number is shooting sky high amongst the women of Afghanistan. The worldwide mortality ratio of women is rising alarmingly as well. Nevertheless, according to latest reports, the highest number of maternal death is registered...

Afghan women witness the first fashion show in decades

Himadree — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:34:22 +0000

The war-torn nation of Afghanistan warmly welcomed the much awaited fashion show hosted almost after a decade. The gala event was organized in Kabul where Afghan designer Zolaykha Sherzad and Italian designer Isabella Ghidoni displayed their...