Despite pushback from the U.S., the U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution urging Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders to roll back their harsh restrictions on women and girls—like banning education and work—and crack down on terrorist groups operating in the country.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic wrangling—it’s a global spotlight on the Taliban’s brutal treatment of women, which has only gotten worse since they took power. The U.S. opposing the resolution adds a layer of tension, hinting at bigger geopolitical disagreements. For Afghan women, though, it’s a rare moment of international attention on their fight for basic freedoms.