Five years after the Taliban's return, Afghan women see no end to restrictions | DW News

Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women and girls continue to face severe restrictions on education, work and public life. Maryam, who can no longer attend school openly, now studies online and teaches English to other girls in secret. Fereshta Abbasi, Afghanistan Researcher at Human Rights Watch, discusses the risks, limitations and long-term consequences of denying education to millions of Afghan girls.

Chapter Breakdown 00:00 Taliban takeover 00:40 Women's rights erased 00:55 Fear and restrictions shape daily life 1:58 Opponents fear punishment 2:08 Hope in learning and studies 02:30 Looking to the future 3:12 Most women in Afghanistan are restricted 4:17 Afghanistan's women's rights record appalling 5:51Restrictions cause irreversible damage to society 6:55 Online learning has become a lifeline for many women 7:10 Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan at the same time 8:33 Fear of reprisals keep many silent 9:49 No space for dissent in the country 11:00 Women do not feel safe outside their homes

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