The Erasure of Afghan Women from Public Life The streets of Kabul are eerily quiet these days, a far cry from the vibrant city that once pulsed with life.
But it's not just the Taliban's strict rule that has brought this nation to its knees; it's also the systematic erasure of women from public life.
Islamic laws have long been a cornerstone of Afghan society, but the extreme interpretation by the Taliban has led to the marginalization of Afghan women.