Source: The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

by Ishtar Al Shami

In this regard, the Syrian Women’s Political Movement published a paper on September 2 entitled “Afghanistan and Afghani Women Amidst a Sea of Extremism and Terrorism. How Can Some Syrians Rejoice at This?” The paper discusses the current situation and mentions celebrations of in liberated areas “of the Taliban victory,” raising questions about the future of Syrian women in light of this growing extremism. The paper likewise highlights the parallel context of continued agitation of women, often under the pretext of “guarding virtue.”

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Syrian Women Navigate the Patriarchy of War and Women’s Rights | The Washington Institute