In a powerful open letter, the Association of Coordination for Active Afghan Women has called on Islamic institutions and global leaders to publicly condemn the Taliban’s penal code, labeling it as institutionalized “gender apartheid.
” The letter argues that these draconian laws fundamentally contradict Islamic principles of justice and human dignity.
The activists highlight that banning education and employment for women violates the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam.
They warn that silence in the face of such systematic discrimination is not neutrality but complicity, asserting there is no religious or cultural justification for erasing women from public life.
The group is demanding that Islamic scholars issue clear guidance refuting the Taliban’s interpretation of Sharia.
They urge the international community to use diplomatic leverage to revoke these restrictions and ensure Afghan women have a meaningful role in the country’s future decision-making processes.
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