Afghan Woman Overcomes Challenges To Launch Battery Business

Under the Taliban, Afghan women are banned from studying at universities and working in most jobs. Despite these restrictions, 22-year-old Zahra Ali has started a small business producing rechargeable battery packs to address the country’s power shortages. Working from her home workshop, she builds battery packs that help her neighbors cope with unreliable electricity. Though [...]

A Call For Urgent Aid For Women And Girls In Yemen

A UN official warned that the ongoing crisis in Yemen has severely impacted women and girls, with 9.6 million in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Yemen has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Middle East, and many women and girls face hunger, abuse, and exploitation. Over 1.5 million girls are out of school, and [...]

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