“Afghan Women’s Fight for Freedom: Meryl Streep, Fawzia Koofi, and Habiba Sarabi Speak Out Against Taliban Oppression”

In a recent episode of Amanpour and Company, Hollywood icon and activist Meryl Streep joined former Afghan MP Fawzia Koofi and Afghanistan’s first female governor, Habiba Sarabi, to discuss the worsening plight of women and girls under Taliban rule, as featured in the documentary film The Sharp Edge of Peace.

Three years after the U.S. withdrawal, the Taliban continues to impose harsh restrictions, limiting Afghan women’s rights and freedoms. The discussion sheds light on the resilience of Afghan women despite these oppressive measures. Streep emphasized her commitment to advocating for Afghan women and compared the restricted lives of women in Kabul to the freedoms of animals, underscoring the severe conditions.

Koofi reflected on Afghanistan’s transformation over two decades, marked by increased demand for girls’ education and the persistence of women in the face of adversity. Sarabi, sharing her experience as Afghanistan’s first female governor, highlighted the progress made in regions like Bamyan, where her leadership was welcomed, marking a historic moment for Afghan women’s empowerment. Watch full story here.