On the afternoon of August 15, 2021, Fahr was arranging books on the shelves of her women's library in Kabul when the Taliban swept into the city. The day would mark the beginning of what the United Nations calls the most restrictive country in the world for women's rights. The 29-year-old law graduate, who uses the pseudonym Fahr Parsi for her safety, watched her dreams crumble within hours.
The government has admitted that slashing foreign aid spending will likely see global deaths rise, as it confirmed the cuts will fall disproportionately on women and girls' education and on projects across Africa.
A preliminary UN report claims there is an international effort to erase women and denies their recognition in law and society. It highlights a need for targeted protection.
"This new office is part of the [university's] ongoing effort to break down silos, ensuring all members of our community are connected, supported and empowered to contribute to a thriving intellectual environment," Hoekstra wrote.
Alva Vanderbilt Belmont was a prominent Gilded Age socialite who married a Vanderbilt railroad heir, becoming a significant figure in high society and later in the women's suffrage movement.
Thousands of disabled women could find themselves trapped with abusers as a result of the government's upcoming welfare cuts, campaigners have warned, despite Sir Keir Starmer offering significant concessions.
I remember just feeling really dumb that I'd never [asked], I'd love to sit down now and just ask her about all the other stuff she'd done in her life. "I wish I had an hour to sit down and interrogate her."
"The uproar was sparked when the local police urged residents to show 'civility' by not sitting on the streets late at night, reinforcing public space regulations."
