Afghanistan

Nadia Ghulam wins the 39th Memorial for Peace Josep and Liesel Vidal

The Afghan writer and activist has been recognized with this distinction awarded annually by the Reus Reading Center and the Josep Vidal i Llecha Association.

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The Afghan authorities have imposed a ban on female aid workers from carrying out their work in Afghanistan. Source: Unsplash (CC License).

International NGOs demand the lifting of the ban on female aid workers in Afghanistan

The prohibition imposed by the Taliban regime has been extended to female personnel of the United Nations, who have opened the door to suspending their task in the country if the ban persists.

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Many Afghan women have been widowed as a result of the conflict and the pandemic.

A project of Educo supports 230 widow-dependent households in Afghanistan

The NGO provides financial assistance to these women, who run their own families and are unable to work due to Taliban bans.

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Nadia Ghulam, writer and peace activist.

Nadia Ghulam: "The seeds of peace must be nurtured constantly”

The activist and writer talks about the importance of education as a tool for resolving conflicts in Afghanistan.

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LGBTI associations have expressed their concern with regards to the situation of women and LGBTI people.

The LGBTI community in the Afghanistan of the Taleban

Homosexuality, which is a fairly common practice among young and adult men, is not recognized as an orientation and is considered a sin and serious crime, and is strictly prohibited by Sharia law.

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The Taliban have declared an end to the conflict and proclaimed the Islamic Emirate.

Afghanistan goes back to the starting point with the return of the Taliban to power

The rise of fundamentalists threatens to aggravate the situation of a civilian population that has been severely punished by years of conflict resulting from collective irresponsibility.

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