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Five years after the Taliban takeover: the normalization of the exclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: UN Women , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Women are experiencing higher risks of violence, which has severe consequences.
Mental health issues are arising due to confinement at home. Women are experiencing higher risks of violence, which has severe consequences. Limited access to physical and community activities is also affecting them.
Their rights and opportunities have been greatly reduced. Further information on the current situation is available from ReliefWeb, which provides details on recent decrees and their impact on women and girls in the local area.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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