August 12, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban seized power in Kabul through a political agreement in Doha, effectively ending Afghanistan's nascent democracy and triggering severe human rights abuses. Under the Taliban's de facto rule, they are imposing "gender apartheid," echoing their 1996-2000 regime. Afghan women have faced severe discrimination during these two years, with their participation in public life significantly curtailed.

This research paper analyzes the deprivation of women's right to education in Afghanistan by the Taliban. It argues that girls' access to educational institutions has been progressively restricted, with women having been banned from higher education since December 20, 2022. Experts have documented these systematic human rights abuses. These violations persist despite Afghanistan's commitments as a member of the international community, having signed and ratified various international human rights conventions. The Taliban are obligated to respect women's rights and ensure their implementation, whether they are recognized de facto or de jure by the international community. However, the Taliban not only failed to protect Afghan women but actively violated their fundamental rights.