More than 130 Afghan women gathered in Tirana, Albania to discuss the Taliban’s newly imposed “vice and virtue” laws that restrict women’s freedoms in public. The women shared stories of how their lives had changed since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan three years ago. The Taliban’s restrictions include preventing girls over the age of 11 from attending secondary school, closing universities for women, and banning women from most forms of employment and public spaces. The regime has also introduced harsh punishments such as stoning and public executions for women accused of crimes like adultery. Journalist Annie Kelly spoke to attendees at the conference about the significant impact these restrictions have had on Afghan women’s lives. The Guardian is urging readers to support their independent journalism to continue bringing stories like this to light.
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