Only few shelters remain open in Afghanistan where women who had been victims of domestic abuse and violence can seek refuge. They fear the Taliban takeover may lead to these shelters to close, as they believe the woman's place is with their family. Some NGO's have stepped up their work, but they fear they may have to start from scratch.
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, women and girls eat lunch in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, women and girls have lunch in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, a survivor of gender violence watches TV in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 9, 2021, Afghan women rights activist Mahbouba Seraj uses her mobile phone while sitting in her office in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, women and girls attend a drawing class in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, a girl plays on a makeshift swing in the garden of a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, women and girls attend a drawing class in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, women and girls eat lunch in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, women and girls attend a drawing class in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard/ AFP
In this picture taken on December 11, 2021, a victim of gender violence (L) helps a cook while preparing lunch for residents and staff in a shelter for Afghan women and girls victims of gender violence in Kabul. - According to the United Nations, 87 percent of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence. -- Photo: Elise Blanchard / AFP
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