Meryl Streep at the United Nations: A female cat has more freedoms than a woman in Afghanistan,
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"A cat may go sit on her front stoop and feel the sun on her face," Streep said. "She may chase a squirrel into the park. A squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan." pic.twitter.com/poNKpuGAwo
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10pm on 24 Sep 2024,Tuesday International
At the UN General Assembly, Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep criticized the Taliban's oppressive measures against Afghan women, stating, “A cat has more freedom than a woman in Kabul.” Streep condemned the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights, noting that public parks have been closed to women and girls. She emphasized the urgent need for global intervention to protect Afghan women's rights, urging the international community to unite for change. Streep's remarks reflect the ongoing struggle faced by women under the Taliban’s extreme interpretation of Islamic law since 2021.
