“We must work with our friends and allies to pressure the Taliban to lift these barbaric edicts,” McCaul said.

Despite these adversities, the exhibition has seen a notable presence of women.

"A generation of progress and empowerment is now on the cusp of being lost," Maguire wrote. "Afghan women, once pillars.

The summit will convene experts, policymakers, and activists to discuss challenges and solutions facing women's rights globally.

The declaration called for "full respect for the human rights of the people of Afghanistan."

According to SIGAR, despite these significant risks, small groups of women still gathered to protest in Takhar and Balkh provinces.

They have asked the US to support an alternative government that is "legitimate, democratic, and decentralized."

Jafari expressed her gratitude to the Surrey Technology Centre for nominating her and to her team at TrueInvivo for their.

Parsi, who spent approximately 80 nights in Taliban prisons, is recognized for her efforts in challenging the group's gender apartheid.