How Afghanistan earthquake might affect women and girls
September 2, 2025
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as posted by the channelA 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday, with the Taliban government reporting over 1,400 deaths. On Tuesday a 5.2-magnitude quake struck the same region. Lauryn Oates, executive director of Right to Learn Afghanistan, warns that in addition to the immediate need for aid and assistance for everyone affected, women and girls may be disproportionately impacted due to the government's 'gender apartheid.'
CORRECTION: A previous version of this video description said the 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this video description said the 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday; in fact, it was Sunday.
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