On October 4, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that women from Afghanistan can generally be considered a persecuted group due to systematic oppression by the Taliban. Accordingly, it is sufficient to examine the gender and nationality of the women concerned in order to grant them refugee protection. It is not necessary to examine in detail whether the women would face specific persecution upon return. The ruling strengthens the rights of women seeking protection from Afghanistan in Europe and takes into account the catastrophic women’s and human rights situation in Afghanistan.
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