Do you really know? Why are women’s rights regressing?
May 24, 2025
The podcast delves into the alarming regression of women's rights globally, spotlighting a World Bank report showing a drastic slowdown in legal reforms. It highlights the dire situation in Afghanistan, where women have lost access to education and jobs under Taliban rule. The discussion also questions whether similar challenges exist in Western nations and emphasizes the urgent need for action to uphold gender equality. In just a few minutes, it provides a thought-provoking overview of these pressing issues.
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Global Decline in Women's Rights Reform
- The global pace of legal reforms for women's equality has dropped to a 20-year low.
- This decline threatens economic growth during a critical global period.
Women’s Rights in Taliban Afghanistan
- Since 2021, Afghanistan under the Taliban has systematically curtailed women's rights, denying them secondary and university education.
- Gyms were closed and NGOs reported women barred from work due to dress code violations.
Examples of Women's Rights Repression
- In Brazil, femicides doubled after Bolsonaro assumed power in 2017.
- In Iran, police-enforced dress codes led to the death of Mahsa Amini, highlighting women's struggle.