The 9th volume of the Women and Public Policy Journal brings together Afghan scholars, legal experts, and international practitioners to examine the ideological foundations of Taliban policies, assess the effectiveness of international responses, and explore concrete legal pathways forward — including the potential role of the International Court of Justice and the codification of gender apartheid as a crime against humanity under international law. This volume stands as a critical contribution to one of the defining human rights debates of our time, and a powerful testament to the resilience and intellectual leadership of Afghan women.

The 10th volume of the Women and Public Policy Journal examines Exclusion, Resistance, and Resilience: Afghan Women and the WPS Agenda After 2021. Edited by Mariam Safi and Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy, it features essays by Afghan and Indian scholars on topics like women’s access to justice, girls’ education, health, and entrepreneurship under Taliban rule, highlighting their resilience and offering critical perspectives on peace, governance, and human security in Afghanistan.

The 8th volume of the Women and Public Policy Journal examines Afghanistan After August 2021:Appraisal &Way Forward. Edited by Mariam Safi and Rajeshwari Krishnamurty, it features essays by Afghan women on topics like Freedom of Press, Security Situation on Women, Impact of Rule on Afghanistan’s Judicial and Legal Sector, Labour Market and Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Sector, etc. highlighting their activism and offering policy recommendations for Afghanistan’s evolving challenges.

The 7th volume of the Women and Public Policy Journal examines Civil Society & Afghanistan’s Reconstruction (2001-2021): Strengths & Limitations. Edited by Mariam Safi and Rajeshwari Krishnamurty, it features essays by Afghan women on topics like volunteerism, education, and women’s rights, highlighting their activism and offering policy recommendations for Afghanistan’s evolving challenges.