Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban's adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts

Decided in plenary

What changed

• Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament

  AIAI summary:The resolution now names gender apartheid and child marriage as Taliban practices and seeks their recognition as crimes against humanity. It also shifts from non-recognition to regretting the Brussels invitation and urging pressure on the Taliban. Humanitarian aid is broadened to cover famine relief in addition to support for Afghan women defenders.

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1. Adopted by Parliament· 21 May 2026

   Adopted text TA10-0186/2026

   AIAI summary:Parliament condemns the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which erodes women's rights and legalises abuses. It calls for its repeal and for international recognition of Taliban practices as crimes against humanity.

   What changed since Joint motion RC-B10-0247/2026 →

2. Tabled for plenary· 20 May 2026

   Joint motion RC-B10-0247/2026

   What changed since Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2026 →

3. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0258/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns the Taliban's adoption of a Criminal Procedure Code for Courts in January 2026, which institutionalises discrimination against women and religious minorities in Afghanistan.

4. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0254/2026

   AIAI summary:Parliament strongly condemns the Taliban's new Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which it says deepens gender apartheid and removes protections for women and girls. It urges the de facto authorities to revoke the code and restore women's full participation in public life.

5. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0255/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution strongly condemns the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, adopted on 4 January 2026, and calls for its immediate revocation.

6. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns the Taliban's gender apartheid and the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which institutionalizes repression, discrimination, torture, and the death penalty.

7. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0251/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution addresses the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan after the Taliban adopted a Criminal Procedure Code for Courts. It deplores restrictions on women and girls and calls on the EU to change its strategy and engage with the Taliban.

8. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0249/2026

   AIAI summary:Parliament condemns the Taliban's Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which institutionalises violence against women and girls, and the systemic denial of their fundamental rights in Afghanistan.

9. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

   Motion for a resolution B10-0247/2026

   AIAI summary:This resolution condemns the Taliban's systemic discrimination against women and girls in Afghanistan, particularly after the adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, and calls for accountability and protection measures.

10. Tabled for plenary· 18 May 2026

    Motion for a resolution B10-0252/2026

    AIAI summary:This resolution condemns the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls, especially its Criminal Procedure Code for Courts, which entrenches gender apartheid and suppresses freedoms.

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