This episode of Activist Lawyer sheds light on the horrific circumstances facing women in Afghanistan. As we approach International Women’s Day, we ask everyone to listen to this episode where our guest Maryam, explains what is happening in Afghanistan since the Taliban enforced their oppressive regime in August 2021. Maryam discusses education, employment, mental health and women in law. Afghan women and girls face a truly harrowing future if the international community does not act urgently and intervene. 

Maryam is an activist lawyer and mental health advocate for women in Afghanistan.

*Mistake in recording: Sarah notes the Taliban regime ran between 1996 and 2021 – it should be 2001