Taliban forces pepper sprayed a group of women’s rights protesters in Kabul—one of many violent acts waged against Afghans since the collapse of the government in August 2021.
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Women in Kabul Protest for Food, Work and Equality: “Poverty Forced Us To Gather Here”
On Dec. 16, dozens of brave Afghan women in Kabul staged a rally against the spread of poverty calling for food, work, equality and full participation in all social, economic and political spheres. The women marched through Kabul holding banners that demanded women’s political participation and the release of Afghanistan’s frozen assets by the international community.
“Our children are dying from starvation. Our families are struggling to find bread for their children. International community: Please hear our voice—don’t abandon Afghanistan and its people,” said one protester.
Amnesty International Urges Aid for Afghan Women and Girls Subjected to Taliban Violence
Women and girl survivors of gender-based violence have essentially been abandoned in Afghanistan. Their network of support has been dismantled, and their places of refuge have all but disappeared.
Federal Court Reverses Block on Arkansas Abortion Law, Citing John Roberts
Federal appeals judges used Chief Justice John Roberts’s opinion in June Medical v. Russo—the Supreme Court’s recent decision protecting abortion access—to allow several Arkansas abortion restrictions to go back into effect.
NY AG Letitia James Seeks to Dissolve the NRA, Citing Fraud and Abuse
The attorney general of New York took action Thursday to dissolve the National Rifle Association following an 18-month investigation that found evidence the powerful gun rights group is “fraught with fraud and abuse.”
“Major Win”: Affordable Care Act Abortion Payment Requirement Blocked
A federal judge in Baltimore has struck down a Trump administration rule that abortion rights advocates called a legal maneuver to restrict access.
Tennessee Last-Minute Abortion Bill Creates “Multiple Shots” to Destroy Roe v. Wade
The Tennessee state legislature passed a restrictive ban on abortions in the state during the early morning hours Friday in a closed-door session. Its passage came as a shock to many pro-choice advocates, as the bill was not on the legislative agenda.
Colorado To Vote on Late-Term Abortion Ban in November
This November, Colorado’s ballot will include an initiative to ban abortions after 22 weeks, backed by anti-abortion group Due Date Too Late.
Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration for Violence Against Protesters
“What happened to our members Monday evening, here in the nation’s capital, was an affront to all our rights. The death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police officers has reignited the rage, pain and deep sadness our community has suffered for generations. We won’t be silenced by tear gas and rubber bullets. Now is our time to be heard.”
On June Super Tuesday, Historic Wins for Women of Color Down the Ballot
The success of diverse candidates suggests that widespread unrest has enhanced civic engagement and political participation.