The Taliban's three-year rule in Afghanistan has seen significant restrictions on women's rights and freedoms, according to various reports and protestors.
Since taking power, the Taliban has systematically excluded women from political, social, and educational spheres. Laws have been enacted restricting women's clothing, voice, and travel without a male guardian.
A UNESCO report states that 2.5 million Afghan girls have been deprived of education under Taliban rule. Women protestors claim that over 16 million women have faced violence since the Taliban's takeover.
The situation has led to widespread protests by Afghan women against human rights violations and gender discrimination. Protestors describe August 15 as one of the darkest days in Afghanistan's history, marking the handover to the Taliban.
Women's rights activists face arrests and violence for speaking out against Taliban policies. Reports suggest that 80% of the female population in Afghanistan is currently suffering from mental health issues due to the oppressive regime.
International organizations and protestors are calling for global powers to halt financial aid to the Taliban, citing humanitarian abuses and war crimes.
