Meryl Streep Advocates For Afghan Women’s Rights at the United Nations; Actress Says ‘In Kabul, a Cat Has More Rights Than a Woman’ (Watch Video)
At the UN, Meryl Streep's impassioned plea aimed to address the urgent humanitarian crisis faced by Afghan women and girls, urging them to unite in their efforts to protect and promote their fundamental rights.
Meryl Streep, the renowned Hollywood actress, delivered a poignant speech at the United Nations on Monday (September 23), highlighting the stark contrast between the freedom enjoyed by female cats and Afghan women under Taliban rule. "Today in Kabul, a female cat has more freedom than a woman. A cat may go sit on her front stoop and feel the sun on her face. She may chase a squirrel into the park," she said. Since the Taliban's takeover in August 2021, following the withdrawal of US-led forces, Afghan women and girls have faced a severe crackdown on their rights. The Taliban's oppressive regime has barred most girls from attending high school and women from pursuing higher education. The Oscar award-winning actress additionally urged the Sunni community nations to intervene on behalf of Afghan women and girls, as the Taliban claims to be a Sunni Islamist movement. Check out her speech below. ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’: PM Narendra Modi Reiterates India’s Commitment in Eradicating Poverty, Bridging Digital Divide During Address at UN Summit in New York (Watch Video).
Meryl Streep at the United Nations
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