The Taliban's decrees over the past two years have resulted in the severe marginalization of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society, which they exploit to gain attention on the global stage.
Access to mental healthcare is also scarce, leaving countless women battling depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder without proper support. Last year, the United Nations Human Rights Council
that the situation for women in Afghanistan has become so desperate that they are resorting to suicide at an alarming rate, with one or two women taking their own lives every day.Under Taliban rule, Afghan women are subjected to strict dress codes to adhere to their interpretation of Islamic norms, including the wearing of burqas. They have also
instructing women to avoid wearing bright-colored clothing, high-heeled shoes, and perfume, as they believe these items may attract attention from the opposite sex.women's beauty salons, depriving women of communal spaces and sources of income.
This ban on beauty salons not only strips women of their livelihoods but also denies them spaces where they can gather, socialize, and seek support from one another. It further reinforces the Taliban's oppressive control over women's bodies and personal choices, as they dictate what is deemed acceptable and appropriate according to their narrow interpretation of Islam.
The Taliban's decrees have resulted in the severe marginalization of women and girls in all aspects of Afghan society, which they exploit to gain attention on the global stage.
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