Access for Afghan Women Act

The bill addresses assistance for Afghan women and girls in regards to political and human rights, health care, education, training, security, and shelter.

The bill seeks to secure improved circumstances and promote opportunities for women by incorporating them within the reconstruction and on-going development efforts being undertaken in Afghanistan.

[3] The resurgence of the Taliban regime has drastically altered the political environment, making it increasingly difficult to enforce the Act's provisions.

The Taliban's historical stance on women's rights, particularly their restrictions on education, employment, and freedom of movement, directly conflicts with the Act's objectives.

This political shift poses a substantial challenge to advancing women's rights and maintaining the gains made in the past two decades.

Ensuring continued support and funding is crucial for the Act's initiatives, yet it is increasingly challenging in the face of shifting global priorities and aid fatigue.

The fight for control over Afghanistan through the years.
Afghanistan under the Taliban before the United States of America was involved.
Afghan woman in traditional burqa.