India, Sept. 15 -- On January 5, 2022, we highlighted in a leading news platform the impending crisis confronting Afghan women under Taliban rule. As Afghan women faced a curtailment of their rights to education, employment and basic freedoms, we called attention to the role of global initiatives in safeguarding their fundamental rights. In the face of increasing repression, many Afghan women sought refuge in neighbouring countries such as Iran, where access to education and opportunities offered a lifeline. These cross-border movements became a testament to their resilience and the critical importance of international support in defending women's rights under authoritarian regimes.As Afghanistan enters the fifth year under Taliban rule, ...