Womens Rights In Afghanistan

Prior to the attacks on New York, and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001, few Americans were aware or concerned about the unbelievable human rights violations taking place in Afghanistan. These injustices are aimed most severely at Afghan women, who, since the Taliban came to power in 1996, have lost even the most basic rights. Prior to 1996 American women had Afghan peers in almost every field. Although most Americans are aware that our country is more prosperous than most and that it is easier to pursue an education, work for a living, and receive adequate health care, until now it was unimaginable that these pursuits would be forbidden based on the sex of an individual.

male escort. Afghan widows, many of whom are college educated, have had to resort to begging as a sole means of supporting their children. Moldy bread sold as animal feed at the market is often the only nutrition these children will receive.

n women had finished high school and many had degrees or were enrolled in colleges. When the Taliban took over they abolished all schools for women and prohibited women from going to school with the exception of religious school for girls under eight. Women are now forced to risk their lives running underground schools. This is the only way for women to remain literate

In a situation that is seemingly hopeless, Afghan women are not only hopeful, they are fighting for their lives by rebelling against the Taliban.

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