Women’s Voices

Two Afghan teenagers living in a rural area of Helmand

What Makes Afghanistan the World’s Saddest Country? A Comprehensive Look at the Happiness Crisis

March 20, 2024 Daud Sarwar Comments Off

The 2024 World Happiness Report paints a sobering picture of Afghanistan, ranking it the least happy nation globally for another year or the world’s saddest country. This starkly contrasts the consistently high rankings of nations […]

The Taliban's decree from May 2022, which advises women against unnecessary outings, states that if they must leave their homes, they should be accompanied by a Mahram—a male family member as per Islamic tradition.

Taliban Enforces Strict Hijab Rules: Dozens of Women Detained in Kabul

January 5, 2024 Yaraan Team Comments Off

In a recent crackdown by the Taliban’s Vice and Virtue Ministry, dozens of women in Kabul have been detained for what is being described as ‘bad hijab.’ According to reports from residents across the city […]

Despite international organizations' calls to lift these restrictions, the Taliban government continues to curtail girls' education, leaving girls with limited options

Education Dilemma in Afghanistan: Madrassas vs. Traditional Schools

December 24, 2023 Yaraan Team Comments Off

In recent developments concerning the education of girls in religious madrassas in Afghanistan, various voices have weighed in on the matter, highlighting the complex challenges facing Afghan society. The issue has drawn the attention of […]