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UNODC reports a 20% decline in Afghanistan’s opium poppy cultivation in 2025, with production dropping 32%. Synthetic drug trafficking rises as drug markets shift.

Sharp Drop in Afghanistan’s Opium Poppy Cultivation

Sona Prebhakar - November 12, 2025

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports a 20% decrease in opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan in 2025, falling...

: A new UN report shows that despite the Taliban's ban on girls' secondary education, over 90% of Afghan adults support girls' right to learn

Over 90% of Afghans Support Girls’ Right to Education Amid Ongoing Ban

News Bureau - September 2, 2025

As the Taliban’s ban on girls’ secondary education continues, new findings reveal a stark contrast between government policies and public opinion in...

In 2025, Afghan women face severe restrictions on education, healthcare, and work amid ongoing crises. Explore the challenges and consequences shaping their lives.

What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Afghanistan in 2025

Abhiram - August 13, 2025

Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women continue to face harsh restrictions. Girls also experience limitations on their fundamental...

UN Women’s Gender Snapshot 2025 reveals deep setbacks in equality, with 351 million women at risk of extreme poverty by 2030.

Afghan Women, Girls Returnees Face Urgent Humanitarian Crisis

News Bureau - August 13, 2025

Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan urgently need immediate humanitarian assistance. These returnees arrive in communities already burdened by...

Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis as over 4 million Afghans return from Iran and Pakistan since 2023, with urgent calls for international aid.

Over 4 Million Afghans Repatriate Amidst Growing Humanitarian Needs

News Bureau - August 12, 2025

Since September 2023, Afghanistan has experienced an unprecedented return of over 4 million Afghans from neighboring Iran and Pakistan. The ongoing influx...

A UNDP report underscores Afghanistan's deepening economic crisis, with 75% of the population struggling to meet basic needs. Gender restrictions, returnees, and shrinking international aid exacerbate the challenges.

Afghanistan Faces Deepening Crisis Amid Economic Struggles and Gender Inequality

Sona Prebhakar - May 6, 2025

In a new UN Development Programme (UNDP) report, it has been revealed that 75% of Afghanistan’s population is struggling to meet their...

The UN’s latest human rights report on Afghanistan reveals continued restrictions on women and girls, including bans on education, employment, and public freedoms under Taliban rule.

Taliban Continues to Restrict Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Abhiram - May 6, 2025

In its latest human rights report published Thursday, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has confirmed that the Taliban regime...