Forty-two countries and the European Union issued a joint statement at the UN urging the Taliban to end systemic discrimination and severe restrictions imposed on women and girls in Afghanistan.<br><br>Drafted by France, the statement categorized Taliban policies as gender discrimination and expressed full solidarity with Afghan women. Various representatives called for concrete international actions to address the crisis.<br><br>Meanwhile, former Afghan officials described the current situation as gender apartheid. The Taliban claim they ensure women's rights under Islamic law, though sweeping restrictions remain in place.<br>#Afghanistan #Human_Rights #Women
42 Countries Demand End to Gender Discrimination Against Afghan Women
