Taliban Reasserts Women's Rights Under Islamic Law as UN Condemns Restrictions

On International Women's Day, the Taliban defended their policies, facing renewed global criticism over bans on education, employment, and public life for Afghan women.

• The Taliban claimed Afghan women's rights are protected within Islamic law and Afghan traditions, contrasting them with Western societal norms.
• Since 2021, the Taliban have barred girls from secondary education, most employment opportunities, and public spaces, drawing widespread international condemnation.
• The UN reiterated its call for the Taliban to lift restrictions, emphasizing the importance of Afghan women's participation in public life for the country's future.
• UNESCO hosted a high-level conference in Paris featuring Afghan activists and experts, highlighting the global push for women's rights in Afghanistan.
• The Taliban remain internationally isolated, lacking recognition as Afghanistan's legitimate government due to their gender-based policies.

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