In focus: Women in Afghanistan one year after the Taliban takeover
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One year ago, on 15 August 2021, the Taliban entered Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul and captured control of the country. Over the past 12 months, human rights violations against women and girls have mounted steadily. Despite initial promises that women would be allowed to exercise their rights within Islamic law—including the right to work and to study—the Taliban has systematically excluded women and girls from public life.
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In focus: Women in Afghanistan one year after the Taliban takeover
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In focus: Women in Afghanistan one year after the Taliban takeover
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In focus: Women, peace and security