The European Court of Justice has determined that gender and nationality are sufficient grounds for granting asylum to Afghan women, recognizing Taliban discrimination as persecution.
Austria's rejection of refugee status for two Afghan women prompted the ECJ to clarify that authorities need not investigate specific risks upon return to Afghanistan.
The ruling comes as nations like Sweden, Finland, and Denmark have proactively granted asylum to Afghan women, highlighting a broader responsibility towards vulnerable populations.
The ECJ stressed that since the Taliban's resurgence in power, its systematic oppression of women's rights qualifies as persecution under international asylum law.
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