Goiter disease on the rise in Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir
Residents of the provinces of Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir have told Salam Watandar that the prevalence of goiter (known locally as “Jaghur”) among women in these areas is increasing.
Category: Women
Afghan women lose social status and self-esteem due to mounting restrictions
This report includes interviews with 25 girls and women who have been deprived of education and work, and all of them narrate how their positions in the family and society have been undermined.
Exclusive: Women’s better mental health linked with financial freedom
Findings by Salam Watandar based on conversations with a number of women show that women who are financially independent have more freedom in decision-making and enjoy better mental health.
Underage marriages, early childbirths continue to risk women’s lives
Women who have experienced childbirth at very young age share their stories of suffering from various physical and mental health issues. They explain that underage marriage and early childbirth pose significant threats to both mothers and their children.
UNDP supports 75,000 Afghan women with sustainable livelihood
Stephen Rodriques, head of the UNDP in Afghanistan, told Salam Watandar that these women are active in fields such as sewing, carpet weaving, food production and processing, and other areas.
Poetry collection “Withered Cedars” unveiled despite the absence of its author
In a heartfelt celebration, the poetry collection “Withered Cedars” has been unveiled in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province, despite the absence of its author, Hejran Yosufi.
Obstetricians warn against hormonal birth control methods
Obstetricians confirm that the use of contraceptive pills can indeed result in various health complications for women.
EU allocates 31 million euros for Afghanistan’s health sector
The EU has issued a statement indicating that 16 million euros will be provided to the WHO and 15 million euros to the UNFPA.
Exclusive: Single mothers feel confined to home by the new MoPVPV law
Amid the difficulties that women face in living in Afghanistan, the requirement of having a male guardian when leaving home poses significant challenges for women whose husbands are in migration.
Women in Laghman demand completion of the dedicated market initiative
According to local officials, around 500 women are engaged in individual businesses in Laghman. Some of these women produce various items, such as food products and women’s clothing, but they report to Salam Watandar that their products do not have a significant market.
No public testing facility for pregnant women with “Rh negative” blood type in Herat
Many women are losing their children due to a lack of awareness regarding this critical health issue.
Female entrepreneurs upbeat about autumn fair at Badam Bagh
Afghan female entrepreneurs highlight that the exhibitions provide them with valuable marketing opportunities, calling for increased attention to this area.
