She Is Staying In Afghanistan To Ensure Women's Gains Aren't Lost Under Taliban Rule
Mahbooba Seraj, founder of the Afghan Women's Network. Seraj has a message for Americans watching what's happening in Afghanistan.
From 1996 to 2001, when the Taliban previously held power in Afghanistan, women and girls were denied basic rights — like the ability to go to school, hold a job outside the home, or travel unescorted.
Many are concerned that with the Taliban once again in control, the rights of women in the country will once again be denied. For their part, the Taliban has encouraged women to join the new government and declared amnesty across the country. However, many Afghans remain skeptical.
