Afghan Girls Share Their Despair and Visions for the Future Under Taliban Rule

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 11 (IPS) - The 15 August 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan devastated the lives of millions of Afghans. But the rights and freedoms of women and girls in particular have been progressively trampled by a series of edicts that have created a virtual system of gender apartheid.In line with the 2024 International Day of the Girl theme, ‘Girls' vision for the future', a dozen Afghan girls speak up to express their hardships and resilience. They also share their visions for the future.

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