The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Haibatullah Akhundzada and Abdul Hakim Haqqani, leaders of the Taliban, for their roles in the persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan, which is considered crimes against humanity. The Taliban has imposed severe restrictions since gaining power in August 2021, including banning women from education and jobs, and requiring male chaperones for travel. A Taliban spokesman denied the legitimacy of the court, claiming their actions adhere to Islamic sharia law and rejecting any obligations to international standards. Afghanistan ranks poorly in gender equality, exacerbating the situation.
The Taliban's gender policies resulted in severe violations of fundamental rights, including murder, imprisonment, torture, rape, and enforced disappearance.
Afghanistan has the second-worst gender gap in the world, highlighting major disparities in health, education, and financial inclusion.
The Taliban's leadership claims to have established unparalleled justice based on Islamic sharia laws, rejecting the International Criminal Court's authority.
The Taliban has implemented severe restrictions on women, abolishing the Ministry of Women's Affairs and banning secondary education for women.
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