In December 2001, the United States under George W. Bush pledged funds to support the women and children of Afghan-istan. His wife Laura said, “The fight... is also the fight for the rights and dignity of women”. In the areas collapsing under the Taliban, women make up the most vulnerable group. A generation of Afghan women who have taken their place in society are now watching that space shrink before their eyes. Women are again being told they cannot leave the house without a male escort, they cannot work, study or dress as they please.

Source: The Star August 15, 2021 00:21 UTC