WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN

Where in the world?

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN The current situation

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN It was not always like this… Kabul, before the Taliban

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN So, what happened in Afghanistan?

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN Who are the Taliban? The Taliban ruled Afghanistan from 1996 – 2001

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN Under the Taliban, women and girls were: Banned from going to school or studying Banned from working Banned from leaving the house without a male chaperone Banned from showing their skin in public Banned from accessing healthcare delivered by men Banned from being involved in politics or speaking publicly.

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN Women exercising their right to vote in elections

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN Human Rights Defenders

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN Parween’s story

WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN