They promised Afghan women freedom, delivered bans: Inside five years of Taliban rule

Under Taliban governance since August 2021, Afghanistan is grappling with severe rollbacks in women’s rights and education. Over 2.6 million girls are deprived of secondary school education, and women’s public engagement is significantly curtailed. The international community is alarmed by these developments, as restrictions on women’s employment further hinder access to healthcare. A report by UNESCO and UNICEF emphasizes the urgent decline in educational standards among Afghan youth.