Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

by name voted on 21.05.2026

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the Taliban's new Criminal Procedure Code, which institutionalizes gender apartheid and severe human rights abuses. It calls for the immediate repeal of the code and increased international pressure on the regime.

10 21.05.2026

Resolution

woman

government

human rights

social policy

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament strongly condemns the Taliban's new Criminal Procedure Code adopted in 2026.
The regime is accused of institutionalizing gender apartheid, slavery, and child marriage.
There is an urgent call to end public floggings, corporal punishments, and executions.
The resolution urges the EU to extend human rights sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, against Taliban leaders.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

28 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Hannah NEUMANN

Verts/ALE

1:18 min

21.2. Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts

Raquel GARCÍA HERMIDA-VAN DER WALLE

Raquel GARCÍA HERMIDA-VAN DER WALLE

Renew

0:39 min

21.2. Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts

Documents (PDFs)

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