These include the requirement for women to cover their faces in public, and rules restricting them from travelling long distances without a male chaperone.

And most recently, women have been banned from visiting gyms, parks and funfairs – further limiting the now highly-restricted access women have to public spaces.

However, despite the myriad of threats women face for simply speaking out about the Taliban, many continue to put themselves at risk by fighting for their freedom. Most recently, a group of activists were arrested during a press conference announcing the formation of the Afghan Women Movement for Equality.

Afghanistan: a march in support of women and girls’ rights is taking place in London this month