During a recent United Nations event, actress Meryl Streep made powerful statements emphasizing the severe oppression faced by women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Streep noted that 'cats have more freedom than women' and a 'squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan,' drawing attention to the alarming decline in women's rights and freedoms. She joined global leaders, including UN officials, in condemning the Taliban's draconian policies that strip Afghan women and girls of their basic rights, including access to education and healthcare. The international community is urged to take action against the Taliban's abuses and to support Afghan women's voices amid a growing crisis that continues to silence them.