An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed over 2000 people, estimates are that over 90 per cent of casualties are women and children
A powerful earthquake has struck western Afghanistan as the nation reels from another disaster at a time of deep economic crisis. Roya Musawi reports.... Read more.
Two years since the Taliban takeover, women have been forgotten
Afghan reporter Roya Musawi reflects on the state of women's rights in Afghanistan.... Read more.
Torture and human rights violations: The Taliban's treatment of prisoners
In August 2021, the Taliban took over Kabul. It was chaotic, military forces were everywhere. Both women and men were detained over various issues that the Tali... Read more.
Contraceptive methods in Afghanistan: Taboo, lack of access and limited awareness
Afghanistan is a collective society, which means discussing many issues is kind of a taboo. For example, there’s not an open space to talk about sexual ed... Read more.
Young Afghan women are pivoting to online education after the Taliban ban
Missing Perspectives reporter Roya Musawi speaks with young women in Kabul defying the education ban.... Read more.
Millions of dreams disrupted as the Taliban bans women from university
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Forced marriages and kidnapping: The escalating challenges facing young women in Afghanistan
Roya Musawi is a journalist, public communicator, and writer with extensive experience in advocacy, and public relations. For the past 8 years, she has served i... Read more.
One year since the fall of Kabul: the stories and experiences of Afghan women
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Home becomes prison for Afghanistan’s LGBT community under the Taliban
TW: Discussions of sexual assault and rape. Names have been changed to protect anonymity. Samyar went to his stepfather’s village to participate in a family c... Read more.
Roya Musawi on the treatment of female Afghan breadwinners
Roya Musawi is a journalist, public communicator, and writer with extensive experience in advocacy, and public relations. For the past 8 years, she has served ... Read more.