What are some social issues in Afghanistan?

What are some social issues in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan

• Violations of International Humanitarian Law.
• Women’s Rights and Violence against Women and Girls.
• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
• Attacks on Media and Human Rights Defenders.
• Covid-19.

What organization arose in Afghanistan?

The Taliban
The Taliban emerged in the aftermath of the Afghan War (1978–92).

What is the culture and tradition of Afghanistan?

Afghan culture is very collectivistic and people generally put their family’s interests before their own. This means that family responsibilities tend to hold a greater importance than personal needs. Loyalty to one’s family also generally supersedes any obligations to one’s tribe or ethnicity .

Is Afghanistan Social?

It is a multi- ethnic society, containing diverse ethnic , linguistic and tribal groups. The government is an Islamic Republic and Islamic values, concepts and practices inform many social and behavioural norms throughout society.

What are Afghanistan current issues?

Violence across Afghanistan continued in 2020 and 2021 as the United States increased air strikes and raids targeting the Taliban. Meanwhile, the Taliban attacked Afghan government and Afghan security forces targets and made territorial gains.

What is the conflict between Afghanistan and Taliban?

It began when the United States and its allies invaded Afghanistan and toppled the Taliban-ruled Islamic Emirate. The war ended with the Taliban regaining power after a 19 years and 10 months-long insurgency against allied NATO and Afghan Armed Forces.

What is marriage like in Afghanistan?

In Afghan weddings, the bride and groom are traditionally kept in separate rooms. The bride is represented in the Nikah by her father or a close male relative. The Nikah is negotiated before the mullah between the groom and bride’s representative. The groom is asked three times if he accepts the terms of the marriage.

How old do you have to be to get married in Afghanistan?

The Afghan Civil Law sets the minimum age for marriage at sixteen for girls and at eighteen for boys. A fifteen-year-old girl may however marry with their father’s approval or with a positive ruling from the competent court. Marriage of girls under fifteen is not allowed under any circumstances.

What are Afghanistan’s cultural values?

Afghans generally have a strong sense of personal honour and are highly aware of their community’s opinion of them. Hospitality, loyalty and modesty are highly valued. However, Afghan culture and daily life have been significantly impacted by constant conflict.

What is interesting about Afghanistan culture?

Afghanistan is rich in traditions and customs, and has long been a melting-pot for an array of ethnic groups and cultures. The country is geographically positioned at the meeting point of 4 major cultural areas: the Middle-East, Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Far-East.