A UN report reveals that dozens of Afghan women working for the United Nations have faced explicit death threats since the Taliban took power in 2021. Despite Taliban denials, these threats have forced the UN to implement protective measures, according to Al Jazeera.

Since late 2022, the Taliban has banned women from working in NGOs, including UN agencies, and imposed strict rules limiting women’s freedoms and access to education. Over 1.4m girls remain out of school, risking the future of a generation.

In July, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders for gender-based persecution, charges the Taliban reject.