Latest items for Afghanistan
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: WAM-LAW-1
"I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t present or speak in radio, television or public gatherings. But if I did I would have to cover my face during any TV program" (para 72).
Variables: WAM-LAW-1
"I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t present or speak in radio, television or public gatherings. But if I did I would have to cover my face during any TV program" (para 72).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t go to university or the gym or park" (para 63). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t play sports or enter a sports center or clubs. I can’t ride bicycles or motorcycles, even with a mahram [close male family member or spouse]" (para 73-74).
Variables: SRACE-LAW-1
"I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t go to university or the gym or park" (para 63). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t play sports or enter a sports center or clubs. I can’t ride bicycles or motorcycles, even with a mahram [close male family member or spouse]" (para 73-74).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"I [the author] have heard horror stories from other women activists who have been arrested by the Taliban. For example, one said the Taliban badly beat them and their male relatives. 'We were like a fish out of water for several days,' another woman recounted. The only food they received was old bread. 'I gave it to my kids to keep them alive. My kids were thirsty: there was no water. There was a bin where the women of the Taliban washed their dishes. I used this water for my kids to drink. They were crying because it was so dirty. She continued, 'The Taliban searched our Facebook, searched our...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-3
"I [the author] have heard horror stories from other women activists who have been arrested by the Taliban. For example, one said the Taliban badly beat them and their male relatives. 'We were like a fish out of water for several days,' another woman recounted. The only food they received was old bread. 'I gave it to my kids to keep them alive. My kids were thirsty: there was no water. There was a bin where the women of the Taliban washed their dishes. I used this water for my kids to drink. They were crying because it was so dirty. She continued, 'The Taliban searched our Facebook, searched our...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Today’s women strongly believe that 'an educated mother builds a strong nation'. And they are stronger than their restrictions. These women are not afraid. Afghan women get stronger day by day, as they raise their voice against the Taliban to demand their own essential rights of education, work and free movement" (para 7). This information shows that the Afghan women themselves are the ones speaking up for their rights and the gender issues in the country (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Today’s women are not like the women of 1996 and 2001. Today’s women know about their rights and have the power of education to raise their voices worldwide to take action. Today’s...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Today’s women strongly believe that 'an educated mother builds a strong nation'. And they are stronger than their restrictions. These women are not afraid. Afghan women get stronger day by day, as they raise their voice against the Taliban to demand their own essential rights of education, work and free movement" (para 7). This information shows that the Afghan women themselves are the ones speaking up for their rights and the gender issues in the country (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Today’s women are not like the women of 1996 and 2001. Today’s women know about their rights and have the power of education to raise their voices worldwide to take action. Today’s...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
"Since the Taliban regime overtook the country in mid-August 2021, Afghanistan's record on women's rights has been manifestly one of (if not the) worst, worldwide. Despite promises to 'uphold women's rights in line with Sharia law', from the very first weeks of its rule, the Taliban started suppressing the rights of their citizens, with women the main target of restrictions" (para 11). "Then, in early April 2023, the Taliban extended the ban to include Afghan women working for the United Nations Mission in the country. This crackdown on women's rights has attracted considerable international condemnation, including from Muslim states. In response to the regressive policies, many international donors have reduced...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
"Since the Taliban regime overtook the country in mid-August 2021, Afghanistan's record on women's rights has been manifestly one of (if not the) worst, worldwide. Despite promises to 'uphold women's rights in line with Sharia law', from the very first weeks of its rule, the Taliban started suppressing the rights of their citizens, with women the main target of restrictions" (para 11). "Then, in early April 2023, the Taliban extended the ban to include Afghan women working for the United Nations Mission in the country. This crackdown on women's rights has attracted considerable international condemnation, including from Muslim states. In response to the regressive policies, many international donors have reduced...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: RCDW-PRACTICE-1
"I [the author] can see the city and the bazaar from the window, but nothing is the same as before; no women are milling about, and the city has taken on an eerie silence. The city is covered in black. If women wear colored clothing, the Islamic government will beat them. With my own eyes, I saw a Taliban member beat a girl with a gun because her body was not covered from her head to her toes" (para 27).
Variables: RCDW-PRACTICE-1
"I [the author] can see the city and the bazaar from the window, but nothing is the same as before; no women are milling about, and the city has taken on an eerie silence. The city is covered in black. If women wear colored clothing, the Islamic government will beat them. With my own eyes, I saw a Taliban member beat a girl with a gun because her body was not covered from her head to her toes" (para 27).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: RCDW-LAW-2
"I [the author] was a newborn baby during the Taliban’s early ruling years, and I wasn’t aware of how women were treated then. But last year, my grandmother, mother, and sisters heaved with grief as they reopened old boxes of burqas they had packed away 20 years ago. They told me unbelievable stories about the horrible ways women were treated" (para 20). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] should wear a long burqa which covers me from head to toe" (para 68). "...They [Afghan women] must not wear adorning clothes. They must not wear thin clothes. They must not wear narrow and tight clothes. They...more
Variables: RCDW-LAW-2
"I [the author] was a newborn baby during the Taliban’s early ruling years, and I wasn’t aware of how women were treated then. But last year, my grandmother, mother, and sisters heaved with grief as they reopened old boxes of burqas they had packed away 20 years ago. They told me unbelievable stories about the horrible ways women were treated" (para 20). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] should wear a long burqa which covers me from head to toe" (para 68). "...They [Afghan women] must not wear adorning clothes. They must not wear thin clothes. They must not wear narrow and tight clothes. They...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: RCDW-LAW-1
"I [the author] was a newborn baby during the Taliban’s early ruling years, and I wasn’t aware of how women were treated then. But last year, my grandmother, mother, and sisters heaved with grief as they reopened old boxes of burqas they had packed away 20 years ago. They told me unbelievable stories about the horrible ways women were treated" (para 20). This information, though only mentioning burka to cover the face, indicates the complete cover up for Afghan women under the Taliban law (MR-CODER COMMENT). "I [the author] hoped to have a promising future, but it now feels dark. I want to go back to the past and breathe...more
Variables: RCDW-LAW-1
"I [the author] was a newborn baby during the Taliban’s early ruling years, and I wasn’t aware of how women were treated then. But last year, my grandmother, mother, and sisters heaved with grief as they reopened old boxes of burqas they had packed away 20 years ago. They told me unbelievable stories about the horrible ways women were treated" (para 20). This information, though only mentioning burka to cover the face, indicates the complete cover up for Afghan women under the Taliban law (MR-CODER COMMENT). "I [the author] hoped to have a promising future, but it now feels dark. I want to go back to the past and breathe...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors" (para 12). This information shows the Taliban is banning women from working in NGOs which can hinder or completely ruin the formation of such institutions in the community (MR-CODER COMMENT). "What we [the author along with other Afghan women's rights activists] do for girls and women is friendly humanitarian work. We don’t want to become famous and we...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors" (para 12). This information shows the Taliban is banning women from working in NGOs which can hinder or completely ruin the formation of such institutions in the community (MR-CODER COMMENT). "What we [the author along with other Afghan women's rights activists] do for girls and women is friendly humanitarian work. We don’t want to become famous and we...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1
"I [the author] hear the situation [of sex-based victims] is more horrible in some areas and provinces, where women don’t have access to the internet, mobile phones, or any education. There are reports the Taliban has taken cruel actions such as kidnapping, targeted killings, killing by stoning, and forced marriages" (para 31). "With your help and support [the author, an Afghan women's rights activis, is addressing the audience] you will save a family from hunger, you will save a daughter from child forced marriage, you will save a father from selling a body part to provide food for his family" (para 58).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1
"I [the author] hear the situation [of sex-based victims] is more horrible in some areas and provinces, where women don’t have access to the internet, mobile phones, or any education. There are reports the Taliban has taken cruel actions such as kidnapping, targeted killings, killing by stoning, and forced marriages" (para 31). "With your help and support [the author, an Afghan women's rights activis, is addressing the audience] you will save a family from hunger, you will save a daughter from child forced marriage, you will save a father from selling a body part to provide food for his family" (para 58).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-3
"I [the author] hear the situation [of sex-based victims] is more horrible in some areas and provinces, where women don’t have access to the internet, mobile phones, or any education. There are reports the Taliban has taken cruel actions such as kidnapping, targeted killings, killing by stoning, and forced marriages" (para 31).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-3
"I [the author] hear the situation [of sex-based victims] is more horrible in some areas and provinces, where women don’t have access to the internet, mobile phones, or any education. There are reports the Taliban has taken cruel actions such as kidnapping, targeted killings, killing by stoning, and forced marriages" (para 31).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"We [the author along with other Afghan women] used to have access to a nationwide network of shelters and services for those facing sex-based violence, including legal representation, medical care, and psychosocial support. And it served thousands of women and girls each year. As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, this system collapsed" (para 30). This information shows that in the past, the existance of shelters, medical care, etc. for the sexual violence victims in Afghanistan could help with the decrease of 'taboo mentality' in reporting it. However, such institutions collapsed with the return of the Taliban, which means the victims are caing significant taboos in reporting sexual violence (MR-CODER...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"We [the author along with other Afghan women] used to have access to a nationwide network of shelters and services for those facing sex-based violence, including legal representation, medical care, and psychosocial support. And it served thousands of women and girls each year. As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, this system collapsed" (para 30). This information shows that in the past, the existance of shelters, medical care, etc. for the sexual violence victims in Afghanistan could help with the decrease of 'taboo mentality' in reporting it. However, such institutions collapsed with the return of the Taliban, which means the victims are caing significant taboos in reporting sexual violence (MR-CODER...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"We [the author along with other Afghan women] used to have access to a nationwide network of shelters and services for those facing sex-based violence, including legal representation, medical care, and psychosocial support. And it served thousands of women and girls each year. As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, this system collapsed" (para 30). This information shows the collapse of the support system for the victims of sex-based violence in Afghanistan could be an indicator of the prevalnce or rape/sexual violence in this country (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"We [the author along with other Afghan women] used to have access to a nationwide network of shelters and services for those facing sex-based violence, including legal representation, medical care, and psychosocial support. And it served thousands of women and girls each year. As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, this system collapsed" (para 30). This information shows the collapse of the support system for the victims of sex-based violence in Afghanistan could be an indicator of the prevalnce or rape/sexual violence in this country (MR-CODER COMMENT).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). This information shows the limits women have in terms of participating in protests and the fact that they are met with severe responses by the Taliban (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Brave Afghan women are still protesting in the streets of Kabul – despite the Taliban crackdown on demonstrations. They continue to demand their basic human rights" (para 42).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). This information shows the limits women have in terms of participating in protests and the fact that they are met with severe responses by the Taliban (MR-CODER COMMENT). "Brave Afghan women are still protesting in the streets of Kabul – despite the Taliban crackdown on demonstrations. They continue to demand their basic human rights" (para 42).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). "As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors. Then, in early April 2023, the Taliban extended the ban to include Afghan women...more
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). "As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors. Then, in early April 2023, the Taliban extended the ban to include Afghan women...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: IIP-LAW-1
"I [the author] hoped to have a promising future, but it now feels dark. I want to go back to the past and breathe easy. I cannot wear the clothes I want; I cannot freely go where I want. This life for Afghan girls is one of prisoners who do not know when they will be released" (para 28). This information shows the authors is limited in going to places she wishes which indicates the existance of a law that limits Afghan women moving about in public society (MR-CODER COMMENT). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan girls and women] can’t go outside alone without a male relative from...more
Variables: IIP-LAW-1
"I [the author] hoped to have a promising future, but it now feels dark. I want to go back to the past and breathe easy. I cannot wear the clothes I want; I cannot freely go where I want. This life for Afghan girls is one of prisoners who do not know when they will be released" (para 28). This information shows the authors is limited in going to places she wishes which indicates the existance of a law that limits Afghan women moving about in public society (MR-CODER COMMENT). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan girls and women] can’t go outside alone without a male relative from...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). "Today, Afghanistan is at a critical juncture. It is the only country in the world where women don't have access to basic rights such as education, work, or free movement" (para 16). "Before the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, I [the author] was working [removed for personal safety] in a private office. But after the arrival of the Islamic government, everything fell apart. The office...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). "Today, Afghanistan is at a critical juncture. It is the only country in the world where women don't have access to basic rights such as education, work, or free movement" (para 16). "Before the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, I [the author] was working [removed for personal safety] in a private office. But after the arrival of the Islamic government, everything fell apart. The office...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ERBG-LAW-1
"As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors" (para 12). "Also, as women can’t go work outside home, there is a very bad impact upon their families’ economic situations" (para 46). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t go to school over the age of 12" (para 62). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t be...more
Variables: ERBG-LAW-1
"As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors" (para 12). "Also, as women can’t go work outside home, there is a very bad impact upon their families’ economic situations" (para 46). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t go to school over the age of 12" (para 62). "I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t be...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"Afghan women urgently need health services, humanitarian assistance, and justice. I [the author] will continue this struggle with my pen and ink, raising my voice for Afghan women" (para 40).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"Afghan women urgently need health services, humanitarian assistance, and justice. I [the author] will continue this struggle with my pen and ink, raising my voice for Afghan women" (para 40).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DACH-LAW-1
"I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t go to male doctors for treatment" (para 66). This information shows that under the Taliban law, women are only allowed to be treated by female medical practitioners (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DACH-LAW-1
"I [the author, speaking on behalf of Afghan women and girls] can’t go to male doctors for treatment" (para 66). This information shows that under the Taliban law, women are only allowed to be treated by female medical practitioners (MR-CODER COMMENT).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-2
"Our relatives [the author's relatives] said that I shouldn’t go to school past the age of 12. But my parents didn't listen to them. 'We had a hard time, but we don’t want a hard time for our children,' they said. 'We want a bright future for you – especially our daughters.' I continued to the university, where I graduated in [removed for personal safety] This is not to say women's lives were easy in Afghanistan. Traditional society, wars and Taliban law continued in some regions – and many girls were shut out of education. Still, life was better than it is now" (para 23-24). This information shows that, even...more
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-2
"Our relatives [the author's relatives] said that I shouldn’t go to school past the age of 12. But my parents didn't listen to them. 'We had a hard time, but we don’t want a hard time for our children,' they said. 'We want a bright future for you – especially our daughters.' I continued to the university, where I graduated in [removed for personal safety] This is not to say women's lives were easy in Afghanistan. Traditional society, wars and Taliban law continued in some regions – and many girls were shut out of education. Still, life was better than it is now" (para 23-24). This information shows that, even...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). "As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors" (para 12). "Today, Afghanistan is at a critical juncture. It is the only country...more
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1
"Today I [the author] am presenting a report from a country in which women don’t have access to their essential rights of education, work or free movement. But if women ask about those rights, the answer will be beating, arresting or killing" (para 2). "As well as prohibiting women and girls from traveling without a male relative, the Taliban have also denied them post-primary education, banned them from numerous public places and restricted their employment to healthcare and primary education. In December 2022, women were also banned from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in most sectors" (para 12). "Today, Afghanistan is at a critical juncture. It is the only country...more
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: AFE-LAW-1
"It is now 626 days since the Taliban banned teenage girls from school. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where women and girls are denied their basic human rights" (para 41).
Variables: AFE-LAW-1
"It is now 626 days since the Taliban banned teenage girls from school. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where women and girls are denied their basic human rights" (para 41).
Feb. 27, 2026, 12:34 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1
“... Some reports suggest an increase in suicide among Afghan women and girls. In a March 2023 survey, 48% of respondents indicated knowing at least one woman or girl who had suffered from anxiety or depression since August 2021, and, alarmingly, 8% of respondents indicated knowing a woman or girl who had attempted suicide.” (pg. 36, para 3)
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1
“... Some reports suggest an increase in suicide among Afghan women and girls. In a March 2023 survey, 48% of respondents indicated knowing at least one woman or girl who had suffered from anxiety or depression since August 2021, and, alarmingly, 8% of respondents indicated knowing a woman or girl who had attempted suicide.” (pg. 36, para 3)
Feb. 25, 2026, 10:57 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Belgium, Brunei, China, France
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Internationally, incest laws vary greatly, with some countries like Italy having conditional legality and others like Afghanistan imposing extreme penalties, including death."(para 3)."On the other extreme, incest is punishable by death in Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates, and Sudan (if same-sex relations)."(para 6)."Twenty-two countries around the world have not criminalized incest. Portuguese law, for example, does not criminalize incest. Additionally, no laws prohibit consenting relatives from having sexual relations in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Incest is also legal in Argentina, Brazil, India, the Ivory Coast, Japan, Latvia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey."(para 7)."In the following countries, incest is legal: Belgium, China, France, Japan, Latvia,...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Internationally, incest laws vary greatly, with some countries like Italy having conditional legality and others like Afghanistan imposing extreme penalties, including death."(para 3)."On the other extreme, incest is punishable by death in Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates, and Sudan (if same-sex relations)."(para 6)."Twenty-two countries around the world have not criminalized incest. Portuguese law, for example, does not criminalize incest. Additionally, no laws prohibit consenting relatives from having sexual relations in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Incest is also legal in Argentina, Brazil, India, the Ivory Coast, Japan, Latvia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey."(para 7)."In the following countries, incest is legal: Belgium, China, France, Japan, Latvia,...more
Feb. 22, 2026, 2:33 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The table, titled "GBV reportedly perpetrated by Taliban," shows that there were 115 incidents of sexual violence (including forced marriage, abduction, sexual slavery, sexual assault, rape, and threats of sexual violence) allegedly perpetrated by Taliban members between January 2022 and June 2024 (para 9).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The table, titled "GBV reportedly perpetrated by Taliban," shows that there were 115 incidents of sexual violence (including forced marriage, abduction, sexual slavery, sexual assault, rape, and threats of sexual violence) allegedly perpetrated by Taliban members between January 2022 and June 2024 (para 9).
Feb. 22, 2026, 2:20 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Analysis of crimes allegedly perpetrated by the Taliban revealed 115 incidents of sexual violence, including forced marriage, sexual slavery, assault and rape" (para 4).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Analysis of crimes allegedly perpetrated by the Taliban revealed 115 incidents of sexual violence, including forced marriage, sexual slavery, assault and rape" (para 4).
Feb. 14, 2026, 10:49 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"Since August 2021, UNAMA’s HRS received 87 reports of killing, rape, suicide, forced marriages including child marriage, assault and battery, and honor killings. None of the cases were processed through the formal justice system" (29).
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"Since August 2021, UNAMA’s HRS received 87 reports of killing, rape, suicide, forced marriages including child marriage, assault and battery, and honor killings. None of the cases were processed through the formal justice system" (29).
Feb. 12, 2026, 3:52 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Costa Rica, D R Congo, East Timor, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guyana, Hungary, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nepal, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: DV-SCALE-1
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Variables: DV-SCALE-1
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Feb. 11, 2026, 8:27 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"Many women are victims of this violence, including those forced into marriage, underage girls given away in marriage, and women who once loved their husbands but became indifferent over time due to forced sexual relations. Humaira [Afghan woman] is one such woman who had a good relationship with her husband at the start of their marriage but lost interest in intimacy after being coerced into sexual intercourse. She says, 'Sometimes a woman doesn’t want to sleep with her husband, but he doesn’t care about your feelings. He forces it upon you. There were times I fought back, tried to stop him, but it was in vain, and he did what...more
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"Many women are victims of this violence, including those forced into marriage, underage girls given away in marriage, and women who once loved their husbands but became indifferent over time due to forced sexual relations. Humaira [Afghan woman] is one such woman who had a good relationship with her husband at the start of their marriage but lost interest in intimacy after being coerced into sexual intercourse. She says, 'Sometimes a woman doesn’t want to sleep with her husband, but he doesn’t care about your feelings. He forces it upon you. There were times I fought back, tried to stop him, but it was in vain, and he did what...more