girls

Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan

Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan

Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
4 months ago
UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls' education
UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls' education

UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls’ education

Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
4 months ago

Girls storm the boxing ring in Gaza gym

The bell rings in a gloomy basement in the Gaza Strip and two teenage girls wearing headgear and gloves start circling each other in the ring. Family and friends cheer them on…
4 years ago

Casual Friday

On Fridays, around the world, sartorial standards slip. From bank clerks to CEOs, grown men appear at workplaces dressed for the beach or a relaxed night out with the boys. They call…
5 years ago