Category: Analyses

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]