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Taliban's Brutal Crackdown: Afghan Women's Rights Under Siege

4/11/2025

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The Taliban's brutal crackdown on women's rights in Afghanistan continues unabated, with bans on education and public speaking. The OSCE and Malala Fund urge the world to rally behind Afghan women, as cuts to economic aid deepen the crisis, depriving them of vital healthcare and education, and jeopardizing regional stability and safety.

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The Taliban's brutal crackdown on women's rights in Afghanistan continues unabated, with bans on education and public speaking. The OSCE and Malala Fund urge the world to rally behind Afghan women, as cuts to economic aid deepen the crisis, depriving them of vital healthcare and education, and jeopardizing regional stability and safety.