75% of Afghans support women's rights, despite Taliban restrictions since 2021, according to a PLOS ONE study.

75% of Afghans support women's rights, with men more likely to when thinking of their daughters. A study published in PLOS ONE reveals that human rights groups' concerns for Afghan women are valid since the Taliban took control in 2021, barring women from higher education and leading to early marriage and gender-based violence. The study surveyed Afghans online to gauge support for women's rights in education and employment.

July 17, 2024
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