Congratulations! @salmaniazi 👏 🙏 “Lyra McKee stood for truth and fearlessness, and receiving an award in her name reminds me that journalism can give hope even in the darkest moments. It motivates me to keep telling stories that need to be heard.”

Very many congratulations to you, Salma. It is great and important work that you have done and continue to do. bsky.app/profile/nujl...

Zetaluiss: The Afghan Times, the media that gives women a voice against the Taliban Salma Niazi is a young woman from Afghanistan who founded in 2022 a platform focused on forgotten people.

Escalating Crisis: Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Raids, Arrests, and Deportations

Female Afghan Martial Artist Arrested in Islamabad, Fears Deportation to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Nargis Dowlatshahi, an Afghan sportswoman and martial artist, finds herself in a dire situation after being arrested by Islamabad police this morning.

Taliban Leader Bans Windows Overlooking Neighboring Homes to Restrict Women’s Visibility

Taliban Reaffirms Ban on Women Working in NGOs, Expands Restrictions

🖊️ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Afghan woman reporter who won Thomson’s Young Journalist of the Year award shares her extraordinary journey working in secret under the Taliban's oppressive rule. Read more: bit.ly/49A6vlu #Afghanistan

In 2021, Aisha was banned from competing in sports. In 2023, she was forced into marriage. Now, as she cradles her infant daughter, Aisha has embarked on a new struggle: fighting to secure a future for her child in a society that denies women basic rights. Read full story⬇️

🎙️Open Mic Ep 8 with Sana Siddiqi – The Afghan Times Podcast Listen to her⬇️

Afghan Women Celebrate Shab-e-Yalda in Secrecy Amid Taliban Restrictions

🎙️Open Mic: Ep 9 with Wazhma Sayel – The Afghan Times Podcast Listen to her⬇️

Open Mic: Ep 7 with Zuhal Faizi – The Afghan Times Podcast Listen here⬇️

🏆 An Afghan woman journalist has been named Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year 2024. Despite immense risks, her fearless reporting for @theafghantimes.bsky.social exposes the harsh realities of life under Taliban rule. #Awards #Afghanistan #Journalism @fpalondon.bsky.social

In deafening silence, on December 3rd the Taliban ordered the closure of midwifery and nursing training centers, effectively removing one of the last remaining educational pathways for women. theafghantimes.com/dreams-locke...

Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan “What’s happening?” Amina asked. One of her classmates, Zohra, looked at her, eyes brimming with anger and despair. “They’ve closed it. They told us not to come back.” Read the full story here⬇️

Hi Blue Sky users, The Afghan Times - Bringing you truthful news, especially about Afghan women's challenges. Get in touch with us: [email protected] Best, The Afghan Times

Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education During a WhatsApp call, there was a moment of silence. Marwa spoke calmly, saying “I feel like I have buried my hopes in a dark cave.”

It has been reported that Afghanistan has been ranked as the saddest country in the world once again. READ MORE: theafghantimes.com/afghanistan-...

Access to clean, mineral-free water is becoming increasingly scarce in Afghanistan, exacerbating concerns over water quality and health. Residents face challenges in accessing sustainable solutions to address water scarcity. FOR MORE: Www.theafghantimes.com

The Afghan Times Launches “Open Skies, Closed Doors”: A New Initiative to Highlight the Education Crisis in Afghanistan

The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan The country is gripped by severe drought and water scarcity, leaving many to struggle daily for access to clean water.

The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan

In Badakhshan, courageous female students protested the Taliban's order to shut down medical institutions for women by singing—a powerful act of defiance, especially since the Taliban have already banned women from singing. #Afghanistan #Women #Education

In a society where divorce is nearly impossible and the laws are stacked against them, Afghan women like Maryam fight to break free from abusive marriages, only to face a system that relentlessly closes every door to their escape. Read full story: theafghantimes.com