Malala Yousafzai has spoken out about the worsening plight of Afghan women under Taliban rule while promoting her Apple TV+ documentary, Bread & Roses. In a BBC Asian Network interview, Malala described the dire situation as “hopeless” and condemned the Taliban’s oppressive restrictions, particularly on education, which she called the foundation of women’s rights.
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The film, directed by Sahra Mani, highlights the resilience of three Afghan women—a dentist, an activist, and a government employee—who face the loss of their careers and independence. Malala hopes their stories inspire global support for Afghan women, stressing the urgency of action.
Bread & Roses, co-produced with Jennifer Lawrence, streams worldwide on November 22.
