Four Afghan girl women who were protesting the Taliban have escaped from the Taliban and been resettled in the United States. The women, who were all women’s rights activists in Kabul, were arrested by the Taliban in January 2023 for participating in a protest against the group’s restriction on women’s rights.
The women’s resettlement in the United States is a welcome development, but it is important to remember that they are just four of the many Afghan women and girls who have been targeted by the Taliban. The United States and its allies must continue to support Afghan women and girls and to work to ensure that they can live in safety and dignity.
The women were sentenced to death by the Taliban, but they were able to escape from the Taliban after one of their friends, who was also arrested, was able to contact the United States government. The United States government intervened and helped them to escape to Pakistan, where they were granted asylum.
The women arrived in the United States in July-24- 2023 and are now living in Utah with the support of a refugee resettlement agency.
Their escape from the Taliban and resettlement in the United States is a rare success story for Afghan women and girls. The Taliban has made it increasingly difficult for women and girls to participate in public life, and many have been targeted for violence.
The women’s story is a reminder of the importance of continuing to support Afghan women and girls, even after the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The United States and its allies must continue to pressure the Taliban to respect the rights of women and girls, and to provide them with access to education and other essential services.
These women have the power of hope. Despite the challenges they have faced, they have remained resilient and determined to build a better future for themselves. Their story is an inspiration to all who believe in the power of the human spirit.
In a statement, the women said that they were “grateful for the opportunity to start a new life in the United States.” They said that they were “excited to continue their education and to build a better future for themselves and their families.”
