Afghan community takes to the streets of Italy for women’s right to study
It was obvious that after the U.S. and Western powers abandoned Afghanistan and the Taliban returned, it would be women who would pay the heaviest price. It was predictable, and in fact as early as the day after the Taliban seized the presidential palace, they announced new regulations, including gender separation in universities and the […]
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: structural challenges in Ukraine
Women and armed conflict: the UN pathway On July 13th, 2015, the United Nations’ General Assembly identified June 19th as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflicts: resolution 69/293, in fact, recognizes the evidence that women and girls are the primary victims of instances of sexual violence, used systematically as a […]
Guaranteeing Afghan citizens’ Right of Movement from Pakistan and Open Borders
The situation in Afghan territory is deteriorating even more. Reports on the ground of round-ups by the Taliban, in search of those who have collaborated with the West, journalists, activists and those belonging to religious and ethnic minorities (such as the Hazara), are increasing. Even women’s situation, despite the promises made by the Taliban leaders, […]
