Guardian Report: After the Ban on Girls' Education by the Taliban, They Turned to Work and Marriage

On Thursday (14 November), The Guardian published findings from Corent and Haeri, stating that what is happening in Afghanistan under the Taliban is more than just "repression."

Corent, during her travels to seven provinces of Afghanistan over the first 10 weeks of this year, spoke to at least 100 women and girls about their lives after the Taliban's return to power.

The report highlights the story of a 14-year-old Afghan girl from Nangarhar province who, due to the ban on education, was forced to marry the son of her landlord in Jalalabad city. According to the report, this girl was engaged in exchange for a well and solar panels.

Corent noted in her report that the Taliban are attempting to completely remove women from society.

The report further emphasizes that the Taliban have nearly excluded Afghan women from all public spheres over the past three years.

The journalist added that although the Taliban offered some privileges during the reporting process, it was still difficult to engage in conversations with Afghan women.

The report also addresses the economic challenges faced by women after the Taliban's takeover, noting that these challenges have been catastrophic for many Afghan girls and women. Malnutrition is also cited as one of the most damaging effects of poverty in Afghan families.

According to the journalist's findings, after the Taliban imposed restrictions on protesting women, they have continued their protests via social media networks.

It is worth mentioning that the Taliban have imposed severe restrictions on women and girls over the past three years. These measures have consistently sparked reactions from international human rights organizations and women's rights activists.

While the Taliban claim to adhere to women's rights based on "Islamic law," a few months ago, the U.S. representative to the United Nations stated that Afghan girls are facing early and forced marriages and gender-based violence.