They promised Afghan women freedom, delivered bans: Inside five years of Taliban rule

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Five years into Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls face extensive restrictions on education, employment, and public life. UNESCO and UNICEF report that more than 2.6 million girls are excluded from secondary education, with limits on women's work also reducing access to healthcare.

Under Taliban governance since August 2021, Afghanistan is grappling with severe rollbacks in women's rights and education. Over 2.6 million girls are deprived of secondary school education, and women's public engagement is significantly curtailed. The international community is alarmed by these developments, as restrictions on women’s employment further hinder access to healthcare. A report by UNESCO and UNICEF emphasizes the urgent decline in educational standards among Afghan youth.