Actress Meryl Streep has raised awareness about the plight of Afghan women under Taliban rule, comparing their lack of freedoms to the liberties enjoyed by cats. In her speech, she highlighted the stark contrast between the privileges given to pets and the restrictions placed on women in Afghanistan.
Streep’s comments come as the international community continues to pressure the Taliban to improve women’s rights in the country. Women in Afghanistan are denied access to education, employment, and basic freedoms.