Zakia Mohqiq, daughter of Afghan political leader Mohammad Mohqiq, says that nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power, the situation of women’s rights in Afghanistan has continued to deteriorate. She urged Islamic countries to move beyond silence and take concrete measures and offer practical solutions to support Afghan women.
Speaking to Afghanistan International, she said that Islamic countries have so far failed to take effective action, while the Taliban have shown no willingness to retreat from their policies regarding women’s rights.
Commenting on the outcomes of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Women’s Ministers’ meeting held in Islamabad on Tuesday, Zakia Mohqiq stressed that the Taliban’s policies toward women, minorities, ethnic groups, and followers of different religious sects have no connection with the teachings of Islam. She accused the group of exploiting the name of Islam to justify its actions.
She also emphasized the need to establish a democratic government in Afghanistan, adding that Afghan women have been deprived of many of their fundamental rights—including education, employment, and participation in public life—for nearly five years. According to her, women are the greatest victims of the current situation, and the consequences of these restrictions will affect Afghan society for years to come.