Deseret News: Violations of Women's Rights in Afghanistan Have Global Consequences
A recent article in the U.S. publication Deseret News argues that since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, Afghan women have been systematically barred from public life, including education, work, freedom of movement and expression.
The piece details Taliban policies such as a ban on women's voices in public gatherings, creating what it describes as a system of severe gender repression that some call "genocide" or "gender apartheid."
It criticizes the international community for failing to hold the Taliban accountable, saying continued engagement has legitimized the group.
The article highlights efforts to recognize "gender apartheid" as an international crime, noting that current laws do not include it under crimes against humanity.
International legal experts cited view the situation of women in Afghanistan as "gender apartheid" and call for its inclusion in international law.
Deseret News posits that the conditions facing Afghan women indicate whether there is true peace and stability in the country, and that supporting them would advance women's rights worldwide.
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