Nutrition and Health

Afghan Teenage Girls: Forced into marriage by Taliban

What you need to know:

  • Heather Barr from Human Rights Watch highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis, with no end in sight to the suffering inflicted upon these girls by the Taliban’s oppressive policies.
  • The international community faces a moral imperative to address the plight of Afghan teenage girls, whose rights and futures are being systematically stripped away.

A Future Dashed

Just over three years ago, Asma’s dreams of education and independence were shattered when Taliban militants attacked her school, forever closing the doors to her educational aspirations.

Educational Barriers and Dire Consequences

For more than 1,000 days, Afghan teenage girls like Asma have been barred from schools, leading to forced marriages, domestic violence, and profound social isolation.

Human Rights Crisis Unfolding

Heather Barr from Human Rights Watch highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis, with no end in sight to the suffering inflicted upon these girls by the Taliban’s oppressive policies.

Impact on Mental Health and Well-being

Isolated from society and deprived of education, girls like Arzo are experiencing severe mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, exacerbating their already bleak circumstances.

International Call to Action

The international community faces a moral imperative to address the plight of Afghan teenage girls, whose rights and futures are being systematically stripped away.

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