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Speech: Afghans caught between restrictions and isolation

News Afghan women are not only hit hard by restrictions, but also struggle daily to build a future. This was highlighted by Rangina Hamidi during a roundtable discussion.

Kajsa Johansson, wearing a shawl and a covering coat, together with two women who have also covered their faces, at a table with hand-sewn garments.

No one should have to be brave just to go to work

News The women Kajsa Johansson met in Afghanistan do not want to be reduced to victims. They are not powerless, but they live with unreasonable restrictions.

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“There are great opportunities to make a difference”

News After twelve years, Torbjörn Pettersson returns to Afghanistan, this time as chair of the Solidarity Committee. After a week of meetings, he concludes that there are great opportunities to make a difference.

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Several truths can be accurate at the same time

News Afghanistan is a challenging puzzle to put together – but in order to contribute to change, we need to try to understand the country's logic, writes Kajsa Johansson.

Afghanistan’s Maternal and Child Health at Breaking Point

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The policy brief Afghanistan’s Maternal and Child Health at Breaking Point provides an understanding of the state of Afghanistan’s maternal healthcare and the crucial role of midwives.