Taliban’s subjugation of power in Afghanistan has created a hostile environment for women to work, study, and also to breathe. These bans are nothing but a tool to confiscate the freedom of women and strip them of their bright futures.

Taliban said schools will reopen after decision over the uniform of female students was made in accordance with “Sharia law and Afghan tradition”.

Amidst the panic state, a video of some Taliban members went viral that intensify the horrific condition of the country. According to the video, a Taliban man asked the question, “Do you buy a sliced melon or an intact melon” concerning women wearing hijabs.

Angelina Jolie on Afghanistan points out in an op-ed the anguish of an entire people under Taliban rule and the role of US in all of it.

Why you should know who is Mahbouba Seraj, one of the strongest and seniormost women’s rights activists in Afghanistan rallying for the protection of those under her wing.

With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, the situation for women and girls vastly improved, although these gains were partial and fragile. But what now?

Women will also be allowed to leave homes alone and they will have access to education and work provided they wear the hijab.

Girls education advocate Malala on Afghanistan crisis expresses deep worry. She came to global prominence after being shot at 15 by the Taliban for pursuing studies.

Moving fast while maintaining a composed nature, Yalda Hakim rapidly switched gears, transferred the Taliban spokesperson to a loudspeaker and peppered the rep with questions because the Taliban declared victory in Kabul 20 years after being cast away

The UN must now act decisively to prevent further atrocities against women in Afghanistan.