Hassan Abbas

Hosna Jalil, former deputy minister of women's affairs in Afghanistan, shares her firsthand experience of the devastating setbacks Afghan women have faced since the Taliban's return to power. Hassan Abbas, a professor specializing in South Asian politics, discusses the internal power struggles within the Taliban and the shift towards hardline policies. They explore the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by women's exclusion from education and employment, as well as emerging pockets of resistance and solidarity among citizens advocating for women's rights, fostering hope for future change.