THE TALIBAN’S RETURN IN AFGHANISTAN IS CATASTROPHIC FOR ALL, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS.

Two decades after the end of the brutal Taliban regime (1996-2021) in Afghanistan, Taliban forces completed the capture of the country, by seizing Afghanistan's capital, and proclaiming the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Thousands of people have, since then, been trying to escape the Taliban takeover via Kabul airport where scenes of despairs and chaos could be seen.

Meanwhile, in seized provinces, Taliban leaders were said to be requesting lists of girls and widows to be forcibly married to their fighters.

This is a striking reminder of the massive human rights violations that took place during the ruthless 1996–2001 Taliban regime during which an innumerable number of women and girls were forced into sexual slavery.

The international community cannot close its eyes to this massive threat and must REACT NOW.

The Shai Fund is working with partners to safely evacuate most high-risk women and girls to temporary locations outside the country, until longer-term solutions can be found, and to provide life-saving humanitarian support.

So far, the Shai Fund has evacuated 3000+ most at risk Afghani women and girls, and facilitated visas, and will continue to do so, despite the massive challenges.

Many thanks for your support and be well!

The Shai Fund team