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United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan
Coverage of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan in the Nexus archive.
- Gender Apartheid and Public Opinion: Why Law Matters More Than Labels
The Taliban's five-year regime in Afghanistan has imposed severe restrictions on women and girls, including bans on education, public office, and freedom of movement. A campaign calling for 'gender apartheid' recognition faces mixed public response, with research showing legal framing as 'illegal' generates stronger policy support than labels like 'gender apartheid'.