Exiled Afghanistan envoy still advocating for women's rights
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Marie Joslyn in Vienna, Austria
March 8, 2026Advertisement
Dismissed by the Taliban after they regained power in August 2021, Manizha Bakhtari remains recognized as Afghanistan's ambassador to Austria and at the United Nations.
Defying the regime, she continues to champion Afghan women whose rights have been increasingly restricted.
As some European states begin limited cooperation with the Taliban, Bakhtari warns this sends a dangerous signal — and vows to keep fighting for women's freedom.