In August, the Taliban enforced “vice and virtue” laws that silenced women’s voices in public. Shortly after, over 130 Afghan women attended the All Afghan Women summit in Tirana, Albania, to discuss the Taliban’s human rights abuses. Reporter Annie Kelly noted the drastic changes in Afghan women’s lives since the Taliban regained control three years ago. Initially encouraged to pursue education and careers, women have faced severe restrictions: girls over 11 were barred from secondary school, universities for women were closed, and women were prohibited from most paid jobs and public spaces. Additionally, harsh punishments, including stoning and public executions for alleged crimes like adultery, have been introduced.
Inside a Secret Summit of Afghan Women’s Rights Activists – Podcast
Updated on September 26, 2024