British lawmakers have denounced the Taliban’s treatment of women, calling their oppressive policies “horrific” and demanding stronger international action. During a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Anneliese Dodds, the UK Minister for Women and Equalities, condemned the Taliban’s policies, stating that Afghan women and girls face extreme hardships, especially in education and basic rights.
Dodds reaffirmed the UK’s support for Afghan girls, emphasizing the importance of education. “We are committed to supporting girls in Afghanistan, especially in their right to education,” she said. She further criticized the Taliban’s treatment of women, calling it “appalling” and demanding that the group revoke its restrictive laws. The minister also highlighted the UK’s collaboration with international allies to sustain collective pressure on the Taliban regime.
Additionally, Dodds welcomed Britain’s political backing for the initiative to take Afghanistan’s case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). She stressed the need for legal measures against the group’s actions.
Wendy Morton, another UK lawmaker, also spoke out against the Taliban’s gender-based oppression. She described the Taliban’s treatment of women as “disgusting” and urged the international community to take decisive action. Morton insisted that pressure on the Taliban must continue to ensure the rights of Afghan women are restored.
The parliamentary debate took place as global calls for accountability against the Taliban intensify. Recently, 24 countries warned the group’s leadership that they would formally approach the ICJ in The Hague if the oppressive policies targeting Afghan women were not reversed.
The Taliban’s treatment of women remains a major concern worldwide, with increasing demands for justice and human rights intervention. UK lawmakers continue to push for stronger global measures to address the worsening crisis in Afghanistan.
