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As the Taliban marks five years in power in Afghanistan, some residents report feeling safer but emphasize pressing needs for job creation and expanded education access. International bodies noted that while stability has improved, significant restrictions imposed by the ruling group on women severely impede the nation’s recovery and development. The group, which initially pledged to protect women’s rights, has since banned girls from secondary education and restricted employment and travel for women.

Residents note feeling safer under the Taliban's rule after five years but emphasize the need for job creation and expanded education opportunities. The article highlights that despite some noted stabilization, the group has imposed severe restrictions on women, banning girls above 12 from school and limiting employment and travel. Organizations warn that these rights violations significantly impede Afghanistan’s overall recovery.

As Afghanistan marks five years under the Taliban, residents report feeling safer after conflict but stress that job creation and expanding education are urgently needed. International bodies warn that while some stability has been achieved, restrictions imposed on women and girls severely undermine national recovery efforts. The U.N.'s agency on women’s rights stated that these measures constitute the world's most severe women’s rights crisis.

At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the past 18 months, according to UN Women. The agency reports 84% of women's organizations surveyed saw increased needs since January 2025, with 90% unable to meet current demands and one in five facing potential closure.

At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the last 18 months, according to UN Women. The Trump administration in the United States, the largest U.N. donor, initiated foreign aid cutbacks in January 2025, impacting women’s organizations globally. Surveys show 84% of these organizations report increased needs, with 90% unable to meet current demands and 20% facing potential shutdowns.

A UN Women report states that at least one million women and girls lost access to life-saving support due to global donor aid cuts. Nearly 90% of women’s organizations can no longer meet growing demands following record funding drops since January last year.

Women in eastern Congo are primarily caring for Ebola patients without adequate protective gear, increasing their risk of infection. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths in Congo, with women historically disproportionately affected in outbreaks.

Women in eastern Congo are primary caregivers during the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, facing high infection risks due to lack of protective equipment. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment or vaccine, and historical data shows women are disproportionately affected in Ebola outbreaks.

The article highlights the growing presence of misogynistic influencers in Africa's manosphere, mirroring Western trends. Experts warn of harmful misogynistic attitudes spreading through social media, with seven unnamed African men gaining traction. UN Women's Sunita Caminha notes the alarming rise of this issue across the continent.