SOUTH ASIA

Afghan women refuse to be silenced

Struggle to end gender apartheid needs full international support

‘We continue working to make sure Afghan girls and women are heard and not forgotten’

‘The Taliban have effectively silenced women’s voices’

‘Civil society organisations are at the forefront of the fight against gender-based violence’

‘A government that commits crimes against humanity shouldn’t stay in power under any circumstances’

Bangladesh’s opportunity for democracy

Protest movement forces out authoritarian leader to create new possibilities

‘The interim government must ensure justice for the wrongs of the past regime’

‘The Doha meeting has raised concerns the UN is indirectly legitimising the Taliban’

‘The government must hold accountable those responsible for excessive force against protesters’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

‘Civic space is the victim of zero-sum game politics and dysfunctional democratic institutions’