But they share a commonality. Zahid was once in their shoes, a refugee from Afghanistan who made Australia home 26 years ago.

“I understand where they’re coming from,” Zahid said, as she fights back tears. She said she tries to do as much as she can but is overwhelmed by the level of need.

How has life changed for Afghan women since the Taliban regained power?

The group’s most recent directive orders media in three provinces to cease airing images of any living being.

“The Taliban is closer than ever to achieving its vision of a society that completely erases women from public life,” it said on Monday.

What does the Taliban say about its treatment of women?

“We want to find a way that respects our Sharia principles and also achieves consensus in society.”

“Nowadays, they have access to it, they can easily obtain their rights, make their own decisions and determine their own destiny in life,” Mujahid said.

What is Australia doing?

Last year, Australia joined Germany, Canada and the Netherlands to announce legal action before the International Court of Justice against Afghanistan for violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women by the Taliban.

The other Afghans at risk

“And now we’re seeing amendments made by the Albanese government excluding some of the people who may have previously been eligible for that program.”