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Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen: UN agency

Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice monthly. Taliban decrees have systematically dismantled women's rights since August 2021. Girls remain banned from secondary education and women from university. Nearly three-quarters feel unsafe without a male guardian, fueling isolation. Economic participation is minimal, with only seven percent of women employed.

12 Aug 2026 8:39 pm