A number of women in western Herat province have complained of street harassment, calling it the ugliest social interaction. Masuma, one of Herat inhabitants, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “We cannot wear makeup even for a party outside…
Tens of women in western Herat province on Friday staged protest demanding the protection of their rights. They said women comprised half of the society and their presence in schools, universities and health centre was not enough. They…
A number of women rallied in western Herat province on Monday to mark International Women’s Day (March 8), saying Afghan women would not stay silent in the face of injustice. The women chanted “Equality, Justice and Security” and…
Some women in western Herat province have been trying to become economically self-reliant through initiating small agriculture and poultry farms. Pajhwok Afghan News reporter travelled to 10 villages in the far-flung PashtonZarghoon district, where majority areas are…
A number of working women in western Herat province complain of tough jobs and low wages, saying they have no option but to work hard. Nafaz Gul, 50, working in an almond processing factory, said she cleaned…
A number of women in western Herat province on Tuesday demanded lasting peace in the country and called for their participation in the peace negotiations and elections. They said the Afghan women had rendered sacrifices over the…
Officials in western Herat province say the outgoing solar year because more than eight females were appointed as directors of different departments. Women’s Affairs Director Anesa Sarwar told Pajhwok Afghan News despite eight women’s appointment as directors…
More than 600 incidents of violence against women, an official said on Sunday. Kubra Arya, acting head of the Women’s Affairs Department, on the occasion of International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, said 646 cases…
Women activists in western Heart province believe increasing insecurity and lack of public awareness may impede females’ participation in upcoming parliamentary and district council elections. They recall women’s participation had been outstanding in the previous polls. In…
Most of $101 million aid provided for capacity-building programmes for women in western Herat province has allegedly been embezzled, Pajhwok Afghan News has learnt. Some local officials and Provincial Council (PC) members confirmed the embezzlement of aid…
Women working in wool and cashmere factories in western Herat province complain about low wages and demand early solution to the issue. The women extract and clean wool and cashmere used in making carpets and clothes. Bibi…
As their participation in field of arts steadily grows, more and more women in western Herat province are evincing a keen interest in writing, direction, acting and films. According to officials, over 30 women are actively associated…
The bodies of two women mysteriously murdered have been found in the Guzra district of western Herat province, an official said on Wednesday. Abdulahad Walizada, provincial police spokesman, told Pajhwok Afghan News the bodies were recovered from…
