September 10, 2025

From Progress to Persecution: WPS Gains and Feminist Resistance in Afghanistan

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The return of the Taliban has led to a significant rollback of women's rights, particularly in education and political participation.
Institutional measures taken by the Taliban systematically dismantle two decades of progress in gender equality and women's rights.
This observational analysis documents how the policies restrict women's mobility, education, and employment opportunities since August 2021.
The resilience of Afghan women's networks emphasizes the critical need for inclusive participation in achieving sustainable peace.

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This research demonstrates the erosion of gender equality in Afghanistan, highlighting challenges for women’s rights and feminist advocacy.

M. G. Barker (2025) studied this question.

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This research demonstrates the erosion of gender equality in Afghanistan, highlighting challenges for women’s rights and feminist advocacy.