Shaharzad Agbar's Experiences in Afghanistan

Shaharzad Agbar, former chairperson of Afghanistan's independent human rights commission, discusses her experiences in Afghanistan and her recent exile due to the return of Taliban rule. Agbar, who had previously fled the country during the first iteration of Taliban rule, worked in various sectors, including NGOs and the Afghan government, promoting women's rights and human rights. Since her exile, she has set up a new Afghan human rights group called Rawadhari. Agbar highlights the brutal conditions faced by women and girls in Afghanistan, describing it as 'gender apartheid' with widespread discrimination and oppression. She emphasizes the urgent need for humanitarian aid in the country, particularly with regards to food insecurity and poverty.