Afghan women are facing dire consequences under the Taliban regime, which has imposed increasingly severe restrictions since their return to power in August 2021. Recent edicts have banned women from speaking in public and mandating male chaperones for leaving their homes, which activists describe as a 'final nail in the coffin' for women's rights. The murder of Hanifa Shirzad, a former Afghan military member, highlights the escalating violence against women, with her killing drawing attention to the broader societal degradation under the Taliban. UN officials are calling for an urgent and comprehensive international response to hold the Taliban accountable and restore women's rights in Afghanistan, as reports indicate a surge in domestic violence and restricted access to healthcare. The situation has left many women feeling like 'voiceless shadows,' deprived of basic freedoms and dignity. Overall, Afghan women are increasingly isolated, with little hope of regaining a semblance of normal life amidst ongoing oppression.