The “Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice”

This resolution from the European Parliament condemns the Taliban's recent decree on 'Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice' and its severe impact on women and girls in Afghanistan.

The law significantly restricts women's lives, barring them from work, education, and public spaces, and even preventing their voices from being heard. It also affects access to healthcare and increases the risk of forced marriage and violence.

The Parliament urges the Taliban to abolish discriminatory practices, release arbitrarily imprisoned women, and restore women's participation in public life. It calls for accountability for these actions, including potential EU sanctions.

The EU and Member States are urged to increase humanitarian aid, support Afghan civil society, and ensure Afghan women's meaningful participation in international forums. The resolution also calls for recognition of gender apartheid as a crime against humanity.