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March 2025

The Taliban’s Morality Law: Controlling Afghan Women and Girls and the Global Obligation to Respond

This policy brief examines the challenges women in Afghanistan are facing as a direct consequence of the Taliban’s Morality Law and proposes a 5-point action plan for international policymakers on

February 22, 2024

Changing social norms around age of marriage in Afghanistan – Full Report

This full report examines current norms around the Age of Marriage in Afghanistan under today’s Taliban regime. This report is developed by DROPS, in collaboration with GESI team at ODI.

February 21, 2024

Changing social norms around age of marriage in Afghanistan – Executive Summary

This is an Executive summary that examines current norms around the Age of Marriage in Afghanistan, under today’s Taliban regime. This is developed by DROPS, in collaboration with GESI team

December 2023

The Mental Health Crisis Among Afghan Women and Girls

The policy brief outlines a severe mental health crisis among Afghan women and girls, driven by the Taliban's restrictive edicts. It reports rising depression, anxiety, and suicide rates, calling for