Strict media control and the censorship of content related to women are among the overlooked dimensions of Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis.
Since the return of the Taliban, many female journalists have either been forced to leave their jobs or have come under intense pressure to limit coverage of women’s issues. As a result, women’s stories and struggles are heard far less often, both nationally and internationally.
In the absence of a free press, women’s experiences are either entirely ignored or presented through a distorted narrative. This not only harms public awareness but also reduces social and political pressure for change.
Restoring women’s voices in the media requires both internal solidarity and international support. Without such efforts, media silence could lead to the complete erasure of women from the collective memory.
