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Afghanistan

Failure to Protect: The Taliban’s Reversal of Violence Against Women Protections

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The Taliban have dismantled mechanisms to address gender-based violence.
  • Instead, the Taliban’s judicial system now harshly punishes women who seek justice.
  • The international community should sanction Taliban officials that engage in human rights violations.

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