The UN Women says that war has devastating consequences for women and girls, yet women in different countries have managed to lead peace movements and play crucial roles in rebuilding communities after conflicts.

Hundreds of Afghan families, after pressure from the Pakistani government and being evicted from rented houses by landlords, have been forced to take shelter in Argentina Park in Islamabad. These families are now living in harsh and unsanitary conditions and face an uncertain future.

An unexploded mortar shell detonated in Chak district of Maidan Wardak province, killing one child and injuring four others.

Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule are facing severe restrictions. They are deprived of education and work, and many hold only the hope of leaving the country.