The article by Fariba Pajooh and Lindsey Johnstone discusses serious allegations of physical and sexual abuse within the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), particularly targeting the women's national football team. The attorney general has suspended six AFF members, including president Keramuddin Karim, due to these allegations. Female athletes have reported being harassed and humiliated, with some being dismissed from the team for rejecting sexual advances from federation staff. Despite the AFF's denial of these accusations, FIFA, the Afghan attorney general, and President Mohammed Ashraf Ghani have taken notice of the issue. The article highlights the struggles and resilience of the Afghan women's football team, which has been a symbol of progress for women's rights in the country since its formation in 2007.

The article focuses on the struggles and aspirations of Makilene Velnis and Samuel Jacelth, two employees of Papillon Enterprise in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, who create handmade jewelry to support their families. Despite earning only $7 a day, they hope for better futures for their children through education. Papillon Enterprise, started by Shelley Clay, aims to help Haitian parents earn enough to keep their families together. The company received support from the Clinton Foundation and has partnered with retailers to increase its revenues and provide better wages and benefits for its workers. The article highlights the broader issues of unemployment, poverty, and lack of education in Haiti, while showcasing the efforts of Papillon to address these challenges.

In an interview with Noam Chomsky, conducted by Fariba Pajooh, Chomsky criticizes the U.S. foreign policy, particularly under the Trump administration, highlighting its close alignment with Saudi Arabia and Israel, and its opposition to Iran. He discusses the potential for increased hostilities in the Middle East, including a possible conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that could lead to the destruction of Lebanon. Chomsky also addresses the dire situation in Yemen, Turkey's actions against Kurdish groups, and the unpredictability of leaders like Erdogan and Netanyahu. Regarding the Iran nuclear deal, Chomsky is skeptical about the European efforts to salvage it and Trump's potential military actions in the region. Domestically, Chomsky believes Trump has a strong chance of re-election due to his fanatical base and the support of the wealthy, while criticizing the underlying agenda of the Republican leadership to dismantle government programs that benefit the general population.

The article details the ongoing protests in Iran, sparked by the death of a woman at the hands of the morality police. It describes the brutal crackdown by security forces and the regime's use of fear tactics. Despite this, the protests have spread across the country, encompassing a wide demographic and showing a united front against the regime. The article shares personal accounts from various protesters, including artists, feminists, students, and a non-binary individual, all of whom are fighting for a future of freedom and equality. It also mentions the anthem of the protests, a song by Shervin Hajipour, which has become a viral sensation. The protesters are determined to keep the revolt alive through hope, internet access, and societal support. The morality police's role in enforcing the regime's strict interpretation of sharia law is highlighted as a symbol of oppression, especially against women.

Alberto Cairo, an Italian physiotherapist, has been working in Afghanistan for nearly 29 years, running the International Committee of the Red Cross' rehabilitation program. He has assisted tens of thousands of disabled civilians by providing them with artificial limbs and helping them reintegrate into society. Cairo, who was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2010, emphasizes that rehabilitation goes beyond physical aid; it includes social integration through employment and education. The program's orthopaedic centres, which offer free treatment, have a constant influx of patients affected by the ongoing conflict. Notably, 730 former patients are now employed at these centres, a fact Cairo highlights as their 'biggest achievement'. The full interview with Cairo can be viewed on Euronews.

The article by Fariba Pajooh and Lindsey Johnstone discusses serious allegations of physical and sexual abuse within the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), particularly targeting the women's national football team. The attorney general has suspended six AFF members, including president Keramuddin Karim, due to these allegations. Female athletes have reported being harassed and humiliated, with some being dismissed from the team for rejecting sexual advances from federation staff. Despite the AFF's denial of these accusations, FIFA, the Afghan attorney general, and President Mohammed Ashraf Ghani have taken notice of the issue. The article highlights the struggles and resilience of the Afghan women's football team, which has been a symbol of progress for women's rights in the country since its formation in 2007.

The article by Fariba Pajooh discusses the impact of international sanctions on Iran's healthcare system, particularly on the availability of medication for chronic and rare diseases. The author shares a personal story about her father, who suffered from Parkinson's disease and struggled to get the necessary medication due to sanctions that affected banking and trade, leading to shortages in medical supplies. Despite sanctions not directly targeting medicine, the indirect effects were profound. The article also touches on the brief period of relief following the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and the subsequent fear and uncertainty after President Trump's withdrawal from the deal, which threatened access to medication for millions of Iranians once again.