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Aug 17 , 2026

The Taliban’s “Vice and Virtue Law”: Its Devastating Impact on Afghan Society, with a Focus on Women’s Rights and Lives

Executive SummaryFollowing the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the group has progressively reimposed severe restrictions on...

Aug 12 , 2026

The Taliban’s Regulation on Separation of Spouses: A Comparative Legal Analysis

1. IntroductionThe family is regarded as one of the most fundamental social and legal institutions in Islamic societies, and family...

Jun 15 , 2026

The Ban on Cultural Celebrations: Afghanistan’s Loss of Nawruz and Yalda Night

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionAfghanistan is a country rich in ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity. In such...

May 15 , 2026

Intersecting Discrimination: Minority Women in Afghanistan

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionIn many multicultural societies, including Afghanistan, discrimination against certain social groups remains...

Apr 10 , 2026

Privacy Under Taliban Rule: Islamic Sharia vs. Human Rights

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-N IntroductionPrivacy is one of the most fundamental human rights. It plays a vital...

Mar 10 , 2026

Afghan Women: Denied Work and Healthcare

Contributors: Participants of the “Advancing Women’s Rights Program”, FTD-NIntroductionThe right to work and access to healthcare are fundamental human rights, just...