Women and Girls in Afghanistan: Life under the Taliban

🧕Strict rules imposed by the Taliban, such as the requirement for women to cover their faces in public and restrictions on travel without a male relative

👩‍🎓Closure of schools for girls in many provinces, depriving around 850,000 teenage girls of formal education

💼Thousands of women prevented from returning to their government jobs, resulting in financial dependency

📚Limited access to education beyond primary and university levels for girls, hindering their future opportunities

🌟Diverse opinions among Afghan women and girls, with some supportive of the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic values and others advocating for their rights and freedoms

What are some of the new rules imposed by the Taliban?

—The Taliban has implemented rules such as mandatory face coverings for women in public and restrictions on travel without a male relative.

How has the Taliban's rule affected girls' education in Afghanistan?

—Many schools for girls in various provinces have been closed, resulting in around 850,000 teenage girls being deprived of formal education.

What is the impact of the Taliban's rule on women's employment?

—Thousands of women have been prevented from returning to their government jobs, leading to financial dependency.

Are girls in Afghanistan able to receive education beyond primary and university levels?

—No, girls currently have limited access to education beyond primary school and university.

What are the different perspectives among Afghan women and girls regarding the Taliban's rule?

—Opinions vary, with some Afghan women and girls supporting the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic values, while others advocate for their rights and freedoms.

00:00Introduction: Exploring the experiences of women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

00:19Overview of the new rules imposed by the Taliban, including face coverings for women and restrictions on travel.

01:11Changes in women's employment, with many women prevented from returning to their government jobs.

01:46Impact on girls' education, including the closure of schools in various provinces.

04:48Comparison to the Taliban's previous rule in the 1990s and the progress made in women's rights since then.

06:27Interviews with Afghan women expressing their perspectives and hopes for the future.

07:30Continuation of interviews with Afghan women, highlighting their concerns and aspirations.

09:25Discussion on the impact of the Taliban's rule on girls' education and their dreams for the future.