Afghanistan: What about the women and girls?

Published: Aug. 27, 2021, 12:01 a.m.

The recent transfer of power from the former Afghan government has caused immense uncertainty across Afghanistan. And as the Kabul airport remains the epicenter of global attention in Afghanistan, we must not forget the urgent needs of Afghan women and girls. Women's rights have a very uncertain future in Afghanistan and the dangers facing them can’t be separated from the legacy of US policy in the region.