The restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women traveling without a male guardian have effectively eliminated women’s freedom of movement and personal independence. Previously, many women in Afghanistan were able to travel alone for work, education, or medical treatment. Now, even short trips between cities without a male companion are prohibited. This has deprived women […]
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Psychological Consequences of Social Restrictions on Women
New Restrictions on the Lives of Afghan Women Have Severely Impacted Their Mental Health Beyond the economic and educational dimensions, the new restrictions on women’s lives in Afghanistan have had a profound effect on their mental wellbeing. With the closure of educational, professional, and even recreational spaces, women have lost a significant part of their […]
Economy in the Shadow of Women’s Exclusion from the Workforce
The exclusion of women from work has not only affected their individual lives but has also dealt a serious blow to Afghanistan’s economy. Since the return of the Taliban, many women have been removed from government and private sector jobs. This decision has pushed thousands of families—whose breadwinners were women—into financial crisis. In a country […]
Educational Deprivation and Its Long-Term Effects on Afghan Society
The deprivation of education, particularly for girls and women, has severe and far-reaching consequences for Afghanistan’s future. Education is not only a fundamental human right but also the foundation for social progress, economic growth, and political stability. Since the Taliban’s return to power, the ban on girls’ education beyond a certain grade has created a […]
A Smile Behind Closed Doors
In the midst of restrictions, fear, and uncertainty, Afghan women have learned to hide their pain behind a quiet smile. This smile is not always a sign of joy—it is a form of resilience, a way to keep hope alive in a reality that often feels suffocating. Behind closed doors, in whispered conversations, in the […]
The Basement Classroom
Nahid’s Story: Lessons that Shine in the Dark When the Taliban closed girls’ schools, I, Nahid, felt as if they had stolen my future. The days I should have spent with my friends in a classroom suddenly turned into endless days of staying at home. But one day, I heard the news that our neighborhood’s […]
The Bicycle that Carried Freedom
Maryam’s Story: The Pedals That Stopped Halfway I, Maryam, always thought a bicycle was more than just a way to get from one place to another — it was a small ticket to freedom. Before the Taliban returned, I used to ride alongside my brother through the dusty alleys of our neighborhood. The wind in […]
A House with Closed Windows
Laila’s Story of a Street That No Longer Knows Her Before the Taliban came, I, Laila, was an employee in a government office. My salary wasn’t much, but I felt like I was part of my community and contributing to building the future. Every morning, I would put on my work clothes with excitement, joke […]
Shadows of the Silent School
Sahar’s Story of the Last Bell That Never Rang When the Taliban returned to Kabul, the first news that shook my heart was the closure of the girls’ school where I used to teach. I, Sahar, had spent eight years of my life within those four walls — a place that was not just my […]
