Women

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Samira Nawa Amini, a Danish politician of Afghan origin, has been appointed Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities in Denmark’s newly formed government, marking a significant milestone …

KATHMANDU — In a landmark achievement for Afghan sports and women’s empowerment, 31-year-old Zakia Ahmad has become the first Afghan woman in history to reach the summit of Mount Everest, …

HERAT, Afghanistan — A ten-day trade exhibition named “Eid Bazaar” launched in Herat on Saturday, May 16, showcasing the economic resilience of Afghan women entrepreneurs, including dozens of recent returnees …

Zakia Khudadadi, the prominent Para-Taekwondo athlete originally from western Afghanistan, has clinched the gold medal at the European Para-Taekwondo Championships 2026 for the second time in her career. Competing in …

Behnaz Saljughi, President of the Western Zone Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Afghanistan, has recently been honored with the Global Recognition Awards. The award, which recognizes outstanding leadership …

An exhibition featuring the works of 53 Afghan women artists opened in Herat from February 3 to 5, showcasing 120 pieces across miniature painting, illumination (Tazhib), calligraphy, and painting. The …

A group of women artists in Herat recently organized an art exhibition called “Negarina”, specifically designed to engage families and the broader community.Sabna Noori, the exhibition organizer, told Khate-Nakhost: “The …

With increasing participation of women in trade and business in Herat, authorities are working to implement programs to support them. One such initiative is the organization of exhibitions to showcase …