Since the Taliban’s return to power, Afghanistan’s female judges and prosecutors have lived under constant threat. Once respected leaders, they are now forced into hiding, facing intimidation, violence, and social erasure. Many cannot seek medical care or work openly, and their pleas for asylum have gone unanswered.
Despite petitions and UK relocation schemes, progress has stalled. After the 2024 UK election, key advocates left parliament, and government silence has left these women in extreme danger. The loss extends beyond personal safety — society is stripped of experienced professionals and leaders, and progress toward gender equality is reversed.
The article calls for urgent international action, especially from the UK: expedited relocation programs, emergency visas, and protections for families. Protecting these women is framed not as charity, but as a moral duty and an investment in justice and human rights. Without timely intervention, the legacy of Afghan women in law risks being erased.