A new report by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security places Afghanistan at the very bottom of 188 countries regarding the status of women.
The study assessed justice, security, and inclusion, finding the situation dire under Taliban rule.
Over 50% of Afghan women have experienced gender-based violence, and access to justice has plummeted by 17.5% since 2017.
Draconian restrictions on education and employment have stripped women of their basic rights and economic independence.
The economic impact is severe, with female-headed households losing nearly 40% of their income.
The report highlights that out of hundreds of Taliban decrees, 79 specifically target women, creating a system of gender apartheid.
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