The Taliban dismissed accusations of gender discrimination and human rights violations as four countries—Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands—plan to hold them accountable under international law for their treatment of women and girls. These countries initiated legal proceedings on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Despite promises of moderate rule, the Taliban have restricted women’s education, public presence, and employment since seizing power in 2021. Over 20 countries support the legal action, condemning Afghanistan’s violations of the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The Taliban claim human rights are protected in Afghanistan.