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UN PhotoWeaponization of Religion by the Taliban and Its Consequences on Afghanistan and Beyond
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Launch of FARAGEER's study on Taliban's misuse of religion, spotlighting Afghan women's voices and global implications of religious extremism.
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This panel will present FARAGEER's research on the Taliban's manipulation of religion to justify repression, especially against women. Afghan activists, scholars, and experts will discuss the erosion of rights, rising extremism, and its impact on Afghan society and global perceptions of Islam. The event aims to amplify Afghan women's voices, raise awareness of religious weaponization, and promote gender-responsive policy responses.