100 Hours in Taliban Controlled Afghanistan as a Non-Muslim Woman

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you to Let's Be Friends Afghanistan for your kindness and gifting me this trip and the opportunity to meet so many lovely people in your country. Check them out here: www.letsbefriendsafghanistan.com / instagram.com/letsbefriendsafghanistan

[@flueur]

Thanks for sharing this video, Josie! I am reminded of similar cultural norms in some parts of Pakistan - no filming of women, segregation of men and women, women not being able to walk the streets without a male chaperone, women in burqas… Like all other countries, Afghanistan is multifaceted and personally I feel that much has been said (and -importantly- continually said!) about the abuse of women’s rights, a tragedy for not just women but men too and the future of the country. Perhaps not enough is out there celebrating what is lovely and good in the culture. Just wondering - is your guide Hazara?

[@ShinobiWarrior007]

You are just a pathetic troll, at least she has more balls to go to Afghanistan, what about you? Just talking shit behind your keyboard. pui I spit on your mother's face ​@@dr.faiseyed6279

[@0.x.0845]

Great 👍🏻

[@lindaloulou16L]

These are obviously male controlled countries.

[@Aeni89605]

Sejatinya perempuan di Islam itu sangat dihormati ,perempuan dijaga seperti berlian yang harus dilindungi dari hal hal buruk

[@JulieAnneJones-i1v]

This is why educated, free women around the world must stand against this way of life. I dont want my daughter or her daughter to live like this.

[@jtomlin1uk]

Then stand up against the Islamisation of the west

[@amberchase7959]

I agree.

[@leokaboom7747]

​@@fahadnazir945meanwhile a si x year old can do it and are sold in this pedomadds society 😢

[@michb144]

@@fahadnazir945 Whats wrong not getting laid fahad?

[@flzrin]

well free women around the world are voting for political parties which want to import millions of muslims with minds like the taliban and WORSE. it’s a matter of time before you will be walking around like afghan women are in Afghanistan.

[@meliss4603]

It’s striking how invisible the woman are made by not allowing them to be seen or speak to such an extent that they are not only physically absent from most spaces, but not allowed to be documented even when they are present.

[@TotalDramaGuy-u2d]

It seems like Afghanistan is a woman and girls prison within itself.

[@only_treats_no_tricks]

I mean how threatened can someone be by one particular gender that they decided to forcefully erasing their existence from society?

[@owenm.1282]

@@only_treats_no_tricks your ignoring 20+ years of war and SA commited by Ameree-ca and its allies there, very convienient of you...

[@only_treats_no_tricks]

@@owenm.1282 I'm not American and I'm not the only one who thinks like that. Just ask your own country women and see what they say about whome they are more scared of, who destroyed their freedom. Are you that delusional or are you in denial? Or seems like both. Very convienient of you too..

[@birgittavanblitterswijk6998]

@@owenm.1282 and the Russians before that, very convenient of you not to mention that too.

[@izelsakhizada]

As a 14 year old Afghan girl living in Australia, watching this video really made me emotional. Our people deserve nothing but freedom. Seeing lots of them live in poverty and my fellow sisters being basically abolished of their rights just breaks my heart. I really appreciate you visiting our country. 💛

[@CarlylZimmerman]

Your people need to fight for your people. No more country shopping

[@apetreiraluca7161]

I wish you a bright future! 💛

[@nerysghemor5781]

As an American, I am ashamed of President Biden and the disgusting thing he did by abandoning Afghanistan in the treacherous way he did. I'm sorry you have to see this, though I am glad you personally are somewhere safe.

[@xzado.exe2708]

@@nerysghemor5781 Biden is nothing more than a terrorist, although taliban is restricting womens freedom, biden caused nothing more than genocide and took it from its predeccesor

[@stephwhite9450]

The second high school I went to in Victoria was in an area which had a large refugee population - mostly afghan refugees. I was lucky enough to go to school with many afghan refugee children, they bravely told their stories, while also still facing racism in another country from peers who don’t understand the differences of the world. I had many close friends, mostly afghan girls. Every year I spent with them we found that we had so much more in common than we could have ever imagined. We found that we were all the same, young girls. I remember being taught about Islam, taught about cultural practices and beliefs. The people from this country are mostly totally beautiful people. Welcoming and loving. One of the many countries to have suffered greatly from terrorist powers.

[@KhalidSuleman-e9b]

As an afghan I am against what's happening with my afghan sisters. Free Afghanistan women's 🇦🇫❤️

[@fghan786]

بشیر زن تو کونی موردګو را ګایم

[@aylaela800]

İs there a group Who is planning a coup against the taliban? Or are there any freedom fighters ?

[@nycto0]

They're enjoying Islam 🎉

[@mr.khorsani8740]

I'm embarrassed to be afghan. this isn't Islamic at all

[@afsaramehrin2993]

All eyes on Afghan women 🇦🇫

[@monicakowalczyk]

You were treated nicely but the women of this country are definitely not treated like you were. That’s the sad part.

[@josieliftsthings]

The women in this country are stripped of rights, but not by the people who treated me kindly.

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

@@josieliftsthingsIslam is awesome 👏

[@NessLoveOUAT66]

She stayed with the men, so she, a foreign women would not interract with their women...

[@CristalClear-nx7ko]

But the people stripping away these women's basic rights isn't​@@JNAMOTORSPORTS

[@PamBeesly9545]

@@JNAMOTORSPORTS yikes

[@Lakdhfhsn]

Afgan men should be kind to their daughters, mothers, sisters and wives. Kindness should not be selective.

[@josieliftsthings]

Afghan men aren’t the Taliban. YOU are being selective. Do better.

[@Lakdhfhsn]

@@josieliftsthings Afghan men supported Taliban, by the way who are also Afghan men, to come over to power. Maybe you should do better recognizing the fact that it all starts in the family and if you don’t see a single woman face during that dinner, made by women I’m sure, it’s not because of Taliban it’s because their husbands and fathers comply instead of protecting them.

[@mahjabinfiza9982]

@@Lakdhfhsnexactly

[@josieliftsthings]

The dinner was made by the men. It’s just rice pudding in a giant vat and they all took turns stirring it. I did see women during the dinner. I literally mentioned that. I can’t film them. I’m not sure if you realise how cameras work. The men did not stand by. They are tortured and killed if they don’t comply. The men in this video don’t even speak the same language as the Taliban lmao. It’s well documented how oppressed the men in this video are by the Taliban. Basic, basic stuff.

[@josieliftsthings]

Just as I thought.

[@christinalaw7006]

As a woman, I'm feeling very lucky I don't live there.

[@indayjelena1008]

Same😢

[@saroffi]

as muslim women, i feel the same, different coutnry different way, i lucky enough as muslim women is asia, not that crazy weird as in Afganistan. Afaganistan is practising wrong way of islam( in term of women section)

[@Ks10008]

​@@saroffi No, Afghanistan is practicing original islam, this what real & original islam is.

[@abaskhel]

@@saroffiare you practicing the good way of islam as a muslim woman ? I am sure even you will be don't know the basic knowledge about islam

[@youbelongswme]

​@@Ks10008then it is utter bullshit

[@tristynmarie10]

I was in Afghanistan as a soldier. The one thing I learned is that. The locals are really good people for the most part. It's the Taliban that is the problem.

[@josieliftsthings]

Absolutely. It’s so sad that the media machine has somehow made so many - including many in this comment section - just think that every local = Taliban. So sad.

[@Nystariii]

Tell that to the rich men practicing bacha bazi...if the adult man was rich and/or powerful enough nothing happened to him. Not so when the taliban came...but they punished the predators for homosexuality, not that they were preying on children.

[@unrealfighter4085]

The problem was you. Go back in your shity gay country

[@baseerahmadnoori9130]

You literally invaded the country, what do you expect??

[@2degucitas]

​@@Nystariii Yes, I was wondering what became of that horrible bacha bazi. What happened to the young boys who were victims?

[@palosantoxxi]

when your tour guide was talking about his dream my heart was breaking. This video was so touching.

[@josieliftsthings]

It’s so sad because he could have done it. It wasn’t like he wasn’t good enough - he was number 1 in the country for a bit. Fought abroad. Young and could have done it. He was hours too late to be evacuated during the fall of Kabul. Just missed out.

[@ambermarie8885]

Is there any way we can help him? ​@@josieliftsthings

[@karenk2630]

It's NOT the every day people that make Afghanistan a dangerous, evil place, it's the Taliban....and that is beyond sad for the people. The people are just victims of the evil.

[@josieliftsthings]

Absolutely spot on. It’s so sad what the average person is going through. It’s hell.

[@lindaloulou16L]

@@karenk2630 the sad thing is they can't express what's not good in their life's, like what's going on now , Hamas started all this people are too scared go call them out. They use the children as human shields with no care for their poor life's , this breaks my heart how such evil has power.

[@AR-gg2su]

Most of the men are hypocrites. Why don't ll the woke Americans fight for these womens right ?

[@msimons7440]

@@lindaloulou16L Bulls+++

[@karenk2630]

@@lindaloulou16L I totally agree….it’s beyond heartbreaking to have to live that way.

[@inaylak]

The whole time I was waiting for her to interact with the Afghani women. As a woman I really wanted to hear their side of the story.

[@josieliftsthings]

I had a few interactions. It’s illegal to film them like I said in the video and it’s illegal for them to speak to me. Some were brave enough to do so. But, I’m certainly not putting them in a video and risking their lives. As I said early in the video, one came over, dropped her covering, and spoke to me at length. It was very, very brave of her. I wish I could connect with them more too - the fact that I can’t, this is the issue. There are a few female interactions in this that I don’t show their face though. Most women seemed happy in family units, not so much in public.

[@ShakeItUp-c5m]

Doh! 🙄🤦‍♀️ she would've if she could've

[@itzelyas6984]

As an Afghan it breaks my heart to see what they’ve turned my beautiful country into in just 3 years. Before this brutal misogynistic regime the streets of kabul was vibrant music playing women were happy we had music tv shows with women singing showcasing there talents we had an all women football team so many achievements. To see it all gone in just 3 years is something that haunts me on a daily basis. I pray my country is free again 😢🇦🇫🕊️💔

[@smelly1060]

But how😭

[@josieliftsthings]

June, the men are victims of the Taliban too. Read a book or something. Not every Afghan man is the Taliban. Children know this.

[@LucileHR]

What a fascinating video! The absence of women onscreen created this super eerie contrast with how friendly and curious everyone else was. Thanks for sharing this!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! I am very impressed you understood the premise! That is really awesome - thanks so much for watching 🙏😊

[@arisunshine6559]

It was possible for the foreign white girl to be in the room with the males but not possible for their own women to be in there

[@josieliftsthings]

Yes there were many moments like this in the video. Other than this one, where I was welcomed and invited into a home and a meal, I removed myself from any spaces local women weren’t allowed. Just for reference, the women had an identical room and the men aren’t allowed in there either.

[@Whynotcreate]

​@@josieliftsthingswhy didn't you question why you were in the men's room and not allowed with the women? They didn't want them to speak to you and tell you what actually goes on. I understand it's a rule that you're not allowed to record the women but you didn't even ask the men about any of the rules for women. You giggled your way through this trip like the women living there aren't suffering and it was really sad to watch you be so ignorant

[@josieliftsthings]

@@Whynotcreate I was allowed in the women’s. I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO FILM IT. If people speak out against the Taliban, or answer those types of questions ESPECIALLY on video they could go to jail or killed. It’s so fucking weird you want people to be tortured for your own entertainment or satisfaction for watching a KZbin video. Seriously, your stupidity is tiring. Go away. Oh and stop liking your own comments the second you post it. Fucking weird.

[@teekolinski491]

@@Whynotcreateyou go to Afghanistan and question people about their religious beliefs & offend them. See what happens to you. When you visit a country, you have to respect the culture & not challenge it. If not, you will end up in prison abroad.

[@oracleofdelphiii]

​@@josieliftsthings People are clueless and don't understand how dangerous the world can actually be. They expect random KZbinrs to argue with the country's citizens and risk their lives. Don't mind them. You're showing people a side of the world they've never seen before. That's incredible in itself. ❤

[@Xkeehl]

“Don’t judge from the media, see the reality yourself”. I want to see the reality of 50% of the population, the women. Will I see them living their only life full of adventure, freedom and joy? Will I see them having fun shopping around the streets, having a chat with their neighbours freely? Making decisions for themselves? Travelling freely? If that is what I will see then I will be very happy with Afghanistan and think it’s a kind, friendly place. But you can never be kind if 50% of the population is imprisoned and I will always wish for these women to gain their lives back from the evil that has infiltrated the country.

[@sapphire22011]

Yes. We have never even seen a woman's face or heard her persoective which is sad

[@KelseyDunlevy]

Exactly. I wish the Afghan women were able to speak freely on video like the Afghan men were...

[@ananke2104]

Maybe they like that way . What is good for you it is not necessarily good for someone else . I found that women in the West have a miserable life .

[@lynj-c9153]

That men choose to silence women shows the weakness, cowardice, fear and shame of these men. They are afraid of women's power and beauty. They fear that women are smarter, kinder and better than they are. These men chose hate instead of love. Love will win in the end. Never doubt it ❤

[@deirdrenugent1887]

@@lynj-c9153 I totally agree with you

[@feishenzhang]

I don’t understand how people can treat their beloved mother,wife and sisters, daughters this way.

[@josieliftsthings]

Who?

[@jilllangman9343]

What way? The law has no respect for women, but men and women must obey the law.

[@lissettemolina333]

agree. i feel the men should stand up for women’s rights. i can’t imagine my husband watching his daughter for example be made to completely hide everything about her beautiful strong self and allow our boys to do as they wish.

[@josieliftsthings]

@@lissettemolina333 And how do you know that they don’t, Lisset? Would you feel comfortable enough to go against a territorist organization who are the only ones who hold 🔫 ? Honestly some critical thought is needed here

[@jilllangman9343]

@@lissettemolina333 your husband would have to obey the laws! All men do, no matter what they feel. Their laws and their religion are entwined.

[@juliefrost8079]

The men were going to great lengths to emphasise the importance of kindness to humans but where's the kindness to the Afghan women, to their own mothers, wives, sisters, daughters who are now silent prisoners of the Taliban regime. I remember, shortly after the Taliban took over again, an Afghan woman who was days from completing a double degree and her heartbreak that all her hard work 'had been for nothing' as she was forbidden from completing her studies. The helplessness the Afghan women must feel, for themselves and for their daughters, is heartbreaking.

[@josieliftsthings]

Hi Julie. Afghan men do not equal the Taliban. There are hundreds of ethnic and cultural groups. These men are Hazara, one of the most persecuted by the Taliban. They have a long history of strong family and community units, and centre the woman at the head of the household. The enemy is the Taliban - not Afghan men. Men in Afghanistan run secret schools for girls, are arrested for trying to help them flee. Please don’t conflate the two. The men in Afghanistan are genuinely kind. The Taliban are not.

[@abulybah6947]

@juliefrost8079 please reign your prejudices in

[@abulybah6947]

@@carly4513 enlighten yourself by reading Julie's comment above 🤦‍♂️

[@josieliftsthings]

@@Rjvdby I have to tell the truth for views? Okay sure - happy to do that mate lol.

[@Azaarv]

the government in afghanistan is a dictatorship we don’t vote we don’t choose to represent us to rule us that choose has been taken from us for the past 40 years by the russians by the americans by the tailbs. The people are not the government your average tailb soldier average tailb politician and your average afghan men are completely different the soldiers have seen first hand what american occupation is and that’s why the joined the taliban to get american out of afghanistan the average tailb politician is a power hungry politician that will use anything to get power and your average afghan men only cares about feeding his family

[@bharris9824]

Why wouldn’t the men be at their best to foreigners? No one wants to hear negative things about their homeland. That doesn’t mean the negative we read isn’t true.

[@Yunathesnowfox]

Yes they are welcoming and nice if you're a westerner with a camera, the fact that that guy told you to only show the rich parts of the country speaks volumes, the woman who cries outside to be let into a mosque which is a public property also speaks volumes, the lack of women as well, it's an oppressive backward country no matter the angle you take to look at it, listen directly to the Afghan woman to understand it well, the hypocrisy shown by them is overwhelming, they don't treat women the way they treated you. thank you for documenting this

[@jubernardi23]

It is funny when y’all go to those countries outside to the USA, y’all only want to show the pooir and the worts that the country has but when we travel to your country we don’t do that, in fact we show only the best and not the wort, ex: people from their love to show people in fvelas ( also less than 15% lives there so it is not the reality of my country neither)here but never go to Paris to show their fvelas there that is wort than ours

[@jubernardi23]

The other points I agree with you 🫡

[@BabylonianmonkeyMonkey]

Women's rights are practiced in GAZA more than hundred thousand civilians Got killed most of them were women children 😢😢 we need to learn from You brood of snakes. Is hypocrites . And believe Deezar words of jesus 😅😅

[@BabylonianmonkeyMonkey]

​@jubernardi23 Women's rights are practiced in GAZA more than hundred thousand civilians Got killed most of them were women children 😢😢 we need to learn from You brood of snakes. Is hypocrites . And believe Deezar words of jesus 😅😅

[@JoJo-pn2cl]

U always only talk about Afghanistan why don’t talk about ur western countries

[@moonym3873]

I miss the woman in this story. The men only let you see what you want to see. I do not feel the love. It's fake..

[@josieliftsthings]

No, the men I was with are also oppressed. There are multiple Afghan ethnic groups. The men showed me - and I included - what’s not going to get people thrown in a Taliban prison.

[@gdaygday1209]

​@josieliftsthings We can all read between the lines. You did an amazing job bringing truth in view. New Aussie subscriber here and I greatly appreciated your unbiased view. Thank you! 😉😊

[@josieliftsthings]

@@gdaygday1209thank you so much for this. I tried to say what I can say, bring some attention to the matter, without putting anyone in danger. KZbin views are not worth someone’s life. ❤

[@abhijeetyadav7597]

My mother taught me every religion is good she took me to church masjid gurudwara everywhere in my childhood but after seeing all this I think there are very few people like her.😢

[@thetreasurer7531]

​@@josieliftsthings still not as oppressed as the woman are

[@DevPoswal-d8n]

Here in Delhi we have a lot of Afghan people and they are one the sweetest people I met...... What taliban is doing is wrong.... My wishes with Afghani sisters..... Love from India 🇮🇳 ♥️ 🇦🇫

[@javidhashemi2950]

Much Love from Afghanistan ❤️

[@mandlin4602]

I’ve been lucky to meet come afghani refugees in the UK, they are always always lovely people. Really deep thinkers, thankful for anything anyone offers. Same with Iraqi people too, they praise this country more than we do. Thankful for things we take for granted like education and a large selection of food and housing. I’d swap half of this country for afghanis any day, wonderful people who deserve more.

[@tarynz4668]

Very interesting but what breaks my heart is that they show so much kindness to a foreigner but can't do the same to their own women. I wonder if they would have treated you the same had it not been for the camera

[@fghan786]

If you are a man, look down on an Afghan woman in front of an Afghan man, without any pause, people will hit you on the head, Afghans do not like to feed themselves through their women, Afghan women should remain queens, they live in their homes.

[@schoolinJOO]

they are all prisoners as much as the women. do your research and stop believing western media.

[@seawater1322]

@@khushikhushboo4500 lol india is the rape capital of the world, you are all 3rd world filth.

[@LedyE]

I couldn't believe that they denied entry for the women in the mosque, like they literally went there to worship your religion. They prevented them to practice their own religion.

[@WandaSmith-j6s]

The Afghan government has declared war on their own women....😢

[@lkm3s]

My son is 22. I couldn't help but think how sad it is for his female peers in Afghanastan, girls who had dreams of careers and development. It breaks my heart.

[@TotalDramaGuy-u2d]

Unfortunately all the women and girls who are Afghan who don't want to get brainwashed already left or are planning their leave.

[@enacausmembrane]

You do realize there are still women in afghanistan who are entrepreneurs. Not every woman wants to be mixing with other dudes in the office. There are entire women only markets in Afghanistan. I'd argue Afghanistan is more progressive than the libs of Los Angeles. Stop with this stereotype that all women in afghanistan are poor, uneducated, and dumb women. This is racist behaviour if you assume that. If you really wanna see that kind of dire situation among women, then go to India, where they have money, they have the GDP, they have the resources, but they are rape capital of the world, both their men and women literacy rate is low, and majority of the cities are dirty. Afghanistan is a trillion times better than India. Even tho Afghanistan just came out a 40 year war against both USSR and USA, yet they are already doing better than a non war torn country like India, even when all the cards are stacked against them.

[@owenm.1282]

Now imagine 22 years of war, dr0nes, occupation, SA at the hands of GIJoes from US. Can you see how living safe in a house is better than the aformentioned???

[@Jay-s6i]

That's what Islam teaches. I'm an Ex-Muslim, now an atheist. Read the Islamic sources and you will see that it teaches what Taliban does. People like this KZbin ignoramus would love Islam to spread and apostates like me be beheaded for daring to reject barbarism.

[@OurThyngStables]

I worked as a journalist, and Afghan people were the kindest people I have ever met. I mean that. They will try to offer you free meals, gifts, etc. other countries I have been to the see me as a Westerner, so I am a piggie bank. However, Afghanistan so many wonderful people saw me as a guest. I wish nothing more than peace for them.

[@mimo4856]

I wonder what would happen to me. British Afghan girl going to Afghanistan solo without mahram, not born in Afghanistan but born to Afghan parents. Would I still get the same hospitality and explore with a tour guide? Probably not...

[@josieliftsthings]

Reach out to Let’s Be Friends in the description and ask ☺️ there have been a few US citizens of Afghan descent who have been/were there when I was there (including women) but I assume they travel with a partner or family. For the record, I would not have been granted a visa at that land border unless I lied and said Michael was my husband.

[@mimo4856]

@@josieliftsthings sorry if I came across so negative but I feel like the reality for children who grew up in the West, of Afghan born parents, is completely different. Thank you for the info, will defo look into it! But yes they probably did travel with family. It's a shame that most of my closest relatives have left since Taliban took over and I have no mahram that I would ideally want to go with. I miss my parents' homeland and the memories I had there when I was a child. Now almost everyone I know has left, or is leaving, and it's just not the same anymore :(

[@fghan786]

​@@mimo4856ba man ertebat begerid man rahnema tan mekunam

[@Bengal2923]

@@josieliftsthings are you a feminist in western country (can wear any kind of dress) and a hijabist in muslim country? why are not you fighting for the right? why are not you telling this truth to the leftist of western country?

[@JJ-vc6pp]

​@@roops2939taqiyya

[@alexandraandrews1241]

It’s hard to judge this video because she is an outside, so naturally will be treated differently,

[@Jay-s6i]

Exactly, and she isn't Muslim hence, according to Islamic Law, ahkam (Rulings) are not applied to her. She is ignorant, and it's dangerous. A Muslims Turkish girl visited and was bloody harassed and almost ran over by the locals. Go watch that.

[@wbincx105]

or you are just mad that it isn't as bad as you thought

[@Jay-s6i]

@@wbincx105 You should convert to Islam if you're not already a Muslima, then go live there as their citizen. You know, test it out yourself. =)

[@wbincx105]

@@Jay-s6i i know so many afghans and they're all great ppl don't use the government to represent the citizens

[@Jay-s6i]

@@wbincx105 I know so many Afghans too and they support Islamic government. I speak their language and have lived with them. Before the Taliban it was still an Islamic government, fool.

[@MermaidCat26]

The little children following you in the stretch walk was sooo cute! Ur very brave and I def would’ve had a thousand panic attacks just from the STARES from the men. Very uncomfy. Great video!!! ❤

[@SuhbanIo]

you're scared of getting looked at...

[@tinkabella2000]

Situation in Afghanistan is good ...says a boy who went to school and can speak a foreign international language .

[@Pixieroses]

No kidding…

[@carolsakaguchi3739]

Good as,long as you are not a woman…..imagine not being allowed to sing or speak in public

[@LedyE]

Propaganda just like how north korean people say they're happy

[@samanthascarboro2282]

Well of course him and the men are happier

[@owenm.1282]

@@samanthascarboro2282 same with the women, they no longer have to fear SA at the hands of wastern imperia-lists... look it up, it actually occured.

[@Anah306]

😢 I think it's great you experienced that level of a connection. It breaks my heart that the women of Afghanistan are so oppressed.

[@TheRdzon]

Search "Afghanistan 1970s" Then search "US president Ronald Reagan meets mujahideen fighters in Oval office" Then search "Margaret Thatcher meets mujahideen fighters and supplies them weapons" You'll get the story of how Afghanistan went from progressive, secular country to religious extremism.

[@bernadettedevereux4489]

Women tourists can never know what it's like to be a woman in Afghanistan.They're treated totally differently.

[@josieliftsthings]

Absolutely - I specifically pointed this out several times in the video, and asked to be removed from many spaces that local women didn't have access to. I would say though, different treatment is dependent on area, person, beliefs, background, culture (of which there are so many in Afghanistan) - just like anywhere else really.

[@edenschannel101]

​@@josieliftsthings oop

[@ferdinand944]

@@M0m1n56 Are you there so that she can join you?

[@BugsyB1979]

I would love to hear what the women have to say. The fact their voices are absent is telling.

[@sonniemuthoni6027]

Yea true

[@greenwhite-f6v]

Dear Josie, first of all thank you for this video. The men you have encountered so far were so hospitable and kind. I believe it must have been a wonderful experince and I was really moved when I saw with which ferocity and warmth they spoke about their country. And yet I miss Afghan women's opinions. It seems to me there are too many people speaking about them like what they do and don't want. Yet I think in a situation like this it is absolutely neccessary to hear their voices. I came back from my work. I don't have to cover my face in public, I can talk to people in public. I can marry who I want. I have my own financial income. I feel so torn. I am watching this video and I know women there can not do what I can on a daily basis. It breaks my heart. I believe there are lots of wonderful men in Afghanistan who really care for women and have good relationships with them. But on the other hand there also is and have been stoning of women for adultery. Forcing women into marrying somebody they didn't want to marry. They are denied education and now they can't even talk in public. I believe they must be of a really strong kind, because in such situation I wouldn't last a week. I do not write this out of hatred. I wish for people in Afghanistan both men and women to feel safe and free to do what they enjoy doing. I wish they had more options. I miss voices of Afghan women and their take on this situation and their day to day lives. But I also completely understand you didn't want to push it, I respect completely you didn't want to get yourself nor anyone else into a dangerous situation. I only needed to express what I felt. Thank you for this content.

[@AndrewJohnson-ph2xx]

Very well said 👏

[@josieliftsthings]

Me too, I agree with everything you said. If I could have asked women questions and blurred them, still my guide may get targeted, you know? It’s not worth it for some KZbin views. Many many people have tagged me in insta stories now aware of these new laws. The more that know, the better. That’s the win here.

[@zaydablas3408]

@@josieliftsthings That's your own choice of security, I really admire your confidence.

[@valeries6916]

You said this so so good!!

[@iluvelton]

One of my best friends in high school was from Afghanistan - they had to flee the country in the late 70s😭. Her family were the kindest, most welcoming people you could ever know.

[@dittoprae3863]

Josie, this video has truly opened my eyes to what's really happening in Afghanistan. You've shown how complex the situation is, and it needs to be approached with care and compassion. I don't understand why some commenters here seem to see the world in such black-and-white terms. It reminds me of when I was a kid and watched a documentary about WWII. One of the interviewees was an elderly German man who said, "When people think of Germany in WWII, they see us as Nazis, as the destructive force. But they forget that the first victims of the Nazis were the Germans themselves." That statement really struck me and made me realize how we often lump people together, placing them into categories in our minds without considering whether they truly fit the prejudices we hold. What the Taliban has done to Afghan women is horrific, but we often forget that the first victims of the Taliban were ordinary Afghans who didn’t share their views. Labeling all Afghans as supporters of the Taliban is unfair, just as unjust as the Taliban's treatment of women. People keep asking why you don’t speak out against their rule. Those who ask might be too ignorant to understand your situation as a guest in a foreign country or the challenges most Afghans face under the Taliban. Speaking out isn't just about what the Taliban might do to the someone; it's also about the danger posed to their families-their mothers, fathers, and siblings. Being a "social justice keyboard warrior" isn't enough for them to sit on a high horse and tell others to do what they think is right!

[@josieliftsthings]

This is the best comment on this video. Thank you ❤

[@Skipper-s1t]

well said

Agree with you 100%.

[@a.fawaza7032]

This! I've learn't in psychology that our minds group concepts into categories because it's simply easier for our brains to process things in black and white rather than in their nuanced and complex realities. This is how we form concepts like "Women are emotional", "Men are trash", "Africans are poor", "Asians are math smart", "Muslim women are oppressed", "Blacks are athletic", "Americans are loud", "Blondes are dumb" etc.

[@zitounitakwa8872]

Thank you for the video ❤ as a Tunisian muslim woman i support the rights of my Afghani sisters The scene of the boy begging was heartbreaking

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for watching 🙏🙏❤️

[@enacausmembrane]

It's Afghan, not Afghani, and Afghani is the currency. And what right are they missing? I don't get it. Not to be filmed? Ok, seems very unnecessary in a country that just came out of constant wars, with the British, then the USSR, then the USA. But rather than basic needs like food and water, you want them to focus on wether women are recorded? Strange.

[@nickyb8126]

Why can't women have the same rights as men? ​@@enacausmembrane

[@enacausmembrane]

@@nickyb8126 And what rights are they missing exactly? And don't bring up stupid things like recording on camera. I'm talking basic needs! The ones in the lower tiers of maslow's hierarchy of needs. If you're talking about music, then both men and women aren't allowed to play instruments in Islam, hence why Afghanistan's Govt banned it for everyone, including both the men and women. This "sameness" you're looking for doesn't exist anywhere in the world, even in your UK and US it doesn't exist. So stop looking for this forced equality of men and women everywhere. And don't shove your feminist demands down our throats, just as we don't shove our Muslim Demands down your throats.

[@elke321]

I'm an Austrian woman. Let me tell you clearly, all girls an women in Afghanistan had the same rights of the men. By birth as human.

[@DeeAnderson-oj2hr]

You are a brave woman. As a woman, I'd be horrified to be there. The native women in Afghanistan have few rights, if any.

[@mariahoulihan9483]

err.. well that is what this is all about, surely?

[@lucy.loves.travel]

Wow! Just incredible. You are so brave to make this trip. My heart was breaking and the tears were flowing. You brought us a beautiful story. Safe travels. 🙏

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much for watching Lucy!! I'm so touched it moved you to tears. 🤍🤍🤍

[@bernarditasietereales4500]

God bless 🙏

[@itzelyas6984]

As an Afghan it breaks my heart to see what they’ve turned my beautiful country into in just 3 years. Before this brutal misogynistic regime the streets of kabul was vibrant music playing women were happy we had music tv shows with women singing showcasing there talents we had an all women football team so many achievements. To see it all gone in just 3 years is something that haunts me on a daily basis. I pray my country is free again 😢🇦🇫🕊️💔

[@mooncakerabbithender7203]

I loved this video so much. Your tour guide was so lovely a handsome young man with such a dream for boxing but puts his family first is so touching. I wish that his dreams will come true for him. To often we are fed wrong truths and are left with negative thoughts, But you have shown that this beautiful country is full of friendly people with warm hearts Thankyou for sharing, xx

[@sarahhaaniaxoxo]

You were so humble whenever you interacted with the local Afghanis, and you walked with a spring in your step. Respect to you!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you ❤

[@daryllightfoot5130]

Super friendly men but utterly horrific that women are imprisoned in their own bodies. Awful!

[@wbincx105]

the bigger problems are them not being allowed to go to school, work as much, speak loudly in public and you're worried about some clothing which is like the last of these women's worries

[@SuhbanIo]

@@wbincx105 speaking loudly in public being forbidden isn't an issue...

[@wbincx105]

@@SuhbanIo yh but the person above didn't mention that they only focus on the least concerning part

[@wbincx105]

@@SuhbanIo how isn't it an issue its kinda unfair that men are allowed but not women

[@SuhbanIo]

@@wbincx105 bro I think it should be illegal for both sexes, imagine you're having a bad day and you just hear some retard screaming at the top of their lungs. Stupid thing to debate regardless

[@ssaliov]

I believe that your emotions been transmitted to all the people who watched the video- even me felt so emotional. Your video is another proof how the media manipulating the people minds and opinion, and how Afghan people , who suffer so much, did not lost their humanity and kindness! ❤❤❤

[@kirstycooper01]

My initial thought is if the taliban want good press going out , the men probably ‘have’ to be nice to you

[@josieliftsthings]

Afghan people, specifically Hazara people, are famously hospitable and always have been.

[@jilllangman9343]

The men don’t bother pretending to be friendly. They don’t “have” to be nice.

[@daveking-sandbox9263]

The men will automatically act nice to you when you are the only woman that they see on the street in a day.

[@josieliftsthings]

@@daveking-sandbox9263 🙄

[@hannahpcw2010]

​@@josieliftsthings You say that like it's a fact but even you were uncomfortable there, you also had a camera and a man with you.

[@crystalwaters5841]

You say they are welcoming, right..? Where are the women. All I see is men!!! Awesome people😂

[@mariaeugenia1207]

Right? So welcoming 😂

[@fghan786]

When you enter Afghanistan, you must fill out the form, and you pledge to respect the laws of the Afghan nation, and the first law of our country for foreigners is that no video or picture of Afghan women should be taken, because Afghan women They don't like a foreigner to take the image of dignity, and Afghan men still, for this reason, do not include women in their images

[@spheresartis1782]

​@@fghan786 do you think being in public as a woman hurts her dignity?

[@intellectualcucumber]

Did you not watch the whole video? This isn't the "gotcha" moment you thought it was.

[@FatymaZAli]

she wasnt allowed to film women

[@Yasna-jf5eh]

Hey Josie❤️, and welcome to my country. I am an Afghan woman living here, and it pains me deeply to share the reality of what we’re enduring. I wish I could have met you in Kabul to show you firsthand the struggles Afghan women face every day. Throughout your video, I hoped you would speak to one of us or hear from those who defend us, but our voices remain unheard. Afghan people are kind, resilient, and full of dreams(not Taliban), but the Taliban’s rule has turned our lives into something unrecognizable. Our government has forced its control over every part of us, stripping away our freedom, our voices, and our very identities. The Afghanistan you see today is not the Afghanistan we had before. My beautiful country got destroyed. We are destroyed. 💔 As an Afghan, it feels like being a bird with endless dreams, trapped in a cage. We have no rights, no access to education, no freedom to even walk in the park, visit a salon, or go to the gym. Every day, we live with a sense of loss and isolation, as if the world has abandoned us. I’m dead inside. we are struggling to breathe, struggling to hold on to hope.💔

[@Fiumanka2020]

Im sorry my sister😢

[@janesaunders8835]

❤ hi hopefully things will change ❤ Namaste

[@christinalaw7006]

What a totally amazing personal documentary! You incorporate human connections in the most diverse cultures and places with this one being so unique. Absolutely loved this video, you are a global ambassador who highlights the kindness and goodness in everyone no matter what their race, religion, sex, country of birth or beliefs. You should be commended for this heart felt informative content. Thank you so much for sharing such caring and honest real-life perspectives from all over the world. You bring a unique style to You Tube- keep it up. Excellent!

[@CherryJuli]

Imagine where Afghanistan could be today without the Taliban, without other countries waging war on their ground and with the modern society they used to have.

[@josieliftsthings]

Absolutely. So sad. The most resilient people I’ve ever seen.

[@Kardas1]

The taliban is literally the outcome of all those invasions and can you guess who trained them ? AMERCIA/CIA

[@hungrysoulonadventure]

I would’ve been there too as a traveler..😢

[@swatithapa3222]

What a brilliant job Josie, you are so so brave and you seriously love your work!! As a woman I would never visit the country (maybe in the future) but you transported us with you. Also, the people of Afghanistan are beautiful and just under very unfortunate circumstances and reign. I hope these people a better and brighter future and wish the new generation ensure there are better politics put in place and there’s equality for women and everyone which I am sure the people want but it’s impossible to fight radicalism. Good work good human is needed like Maidi said!

[@josieliftsthings]

❤️❤️❤️ well said ☺️

[@nanditabhan9062]

the government of a people doesn't always define their people's ideologies

[@josieliftsthings]

🙏

[@abdullahassaffah]

Your government messed up the country

[@ismailnavaz5584]

Western media is brainwashing propaganda. Be aware of western politicians. They are the actual TERRORISTS of the world

[@suddonlee4326]

The Taliban are following actual Islamic teachings. Stating otherwise only goes to show that you have no idea what you're on about.

[@nanditabhan9062]

@suddonlee4326 there's extremism and sects in almost every religion. That doesn't mean everyone follows

[@Megz99]

This is beautiful! I am engaged to my finance who is Afghan and immigrated to North America about 15 years ago. He always remembers his childhood in Afghanistan and misses it. Hopefully one day we can go together.

[@josieliftsthings]

❤❤

[@JoJo-pn2cl]

Are u or him muslim

[@ingridgallagher1029]

Theres a movie thats based on a true story called " Not Without My Daughter" . I HIGHLY suggest you watch it. Stay safe ❤

[@Megz99]

@@ingridgallagher1029 I’ve watched it😂 for you to suggest I stay safe just because I am with an Afghan man is giving racism and Islamophobia… just because u watched one movie doesn’t mean that every Muslim man in the world is like that. Btw he has more family here than I do… maybe he should be scared that I will trap him in my home country😂

[@Megz99]

@@JoJo-pn2cl both of us

[@eepyfawn]

This made me so emotional. It's lovely to see that it isnt like what the media says, but still breaks my heart how their own women are treated. Thank you for sharing. I think I would love to visit someday and see for myself.

[@艾国-n4w]

Afghanistan is our neighbor, and it is a country that has suffered as we have. Give them some time, and when they are stable, we should help them. Love from China.

[@MercyofAllah-l6v]

❤❤

[@Sigmaworld995-kp2rm]

Thank you

[@vg9576]

Be careful from China. They have debt trap policies to grab the land of poor countries.

[@itzelyas6984]

As an Afghan it breaks my heart to see what they’ve turned my beautiful country into in just 3 years. Before this brutal misogynistic regime the streets of kabul was vibrant music playing women were happy we had music tv shows with women singing showcasing there talents we had an all women football team so many achievements. To see it all gone in just 3 years is something that haunts me on a daily basis. I pray my country is free again 😢🇦🇫🕊️💔

[@harsh6764]

​@itzelyas6984 I never understand that despite having this brutal regime, why no Afghan people try to raise their voice. It's like they don't even try and it feels Afghan want taliban. No hate to Afghan people but you can get freedom again but that will cost lifes but it's worth it. At least try to raise your voice or Afghan people should protest. Maybe it will change

[@pandabearoceanpark]

Very touching video. Josie, it's very courageous of you to go into Afghanistan and show us that it's like, especially having to sit among 15+ men in a strange setting. Your guide Mahdi is great and we are thankful. I've subscribed his channel and hope the best for him and Afghanistan! Thank you again Josie for doing the difficult part for us!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for subbing to Mahdi!

[@kenzasifi7113]

I can’t imagine how conflicting it is doing this. Knowing that women are not allowed to do the things you have done in their own country, but just because you’re a western foreigner, you have the privilege to experience the freedom of enjoying the goods of life.

[@laurateaho-white9654]

This is heartbreaking. It's clear the locals don't agree with how the Taliban is running the country. My fear is that the longer the Taliban is in control, the more Afghani people will come to tolerate and even endorse their treatment of civilians.

[@josieliftsthings]

Yes a real danger of a controlled state, maybe like Albania in the 80s. It’s very sad. I’ve been to many places in distress and you can always see hope. I see hope in Afghan eyes but I also see defeat. They’re so resilient. It’s been setback after setback. Something has to go their way soon. I hope. ❤️

[@bakihanma3152]

How do you think they took over in 2 weeks? they already had significant support from the locals.

[@laurateaho-white9654]

@bakihanma3152 Wanting America to leave is not the same as wanting authoritarian rule. Also, a bit over half of the Afghani population wanted America to stay in Afghanistan.

[@caribbeantigress78]

It’s just not a cut n dry issue or “not to judge” Afghanistan 🇦🇫 we MUST know what these Afghan women go through! you were treated kindly but it is because you are a westerner. So sad you didn’t had the chance to show us the women’s perspective 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tamryntheunissen9774]

This is disheartening, as a woman my heart aches for the woman born there, they deserve to be treated wit respect and not have their dignity stripped away

[@karenkinyone613]

Great video ! They allow foreign women into more things then there own it breaks my heart

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@karenkinyone613]

@@josieliftsthings you are so welcome 🙏 ty for making this video

[@karenkinyone613]

Did you this women’s series Carrie she’s from England and went over there it’s wonderful too

[@sweetyyadav8675]

You are a brave girl..feeling very bad for afghanistan women ...how will they survive.

[@leviromani3475]

I'm not a hugger, Josie is the type of person that I'd be honored to get a hug from. So, so, so very respectful in all the little most important ways and I keep tearing up that such a beautiful human soul and spirit walks this earth. You are just so incredible. So respectful. I'm subscribing because I need more of this in my feed.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

That was a dangerous trip. The people are very friendly-the government not so much. Glad you’re safe. I can’t believe you filmed even though you were told not to! That’s incredibly ballsy. ❤

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you! Just for the record, I was only told to stop filming at the border - they were fine with me filming otherwise, just not filming women. (Actually, each town can decide if I’m allowed to or not. It was only the border that said no)

[@Zaralara-b4g]

Thanks so much for coming !! Im currently in kabul i wish i met u 😭 but hey its fine , thanks so much for being honest, respectful, and some people may hate on you for it dont worry about it there just small minded people probably sitting in there houses happy , free of any problems m so thx so much gurl ❤❤

[@josieliftsthings]

I’m so glad you liked it - Kabul is a very beautiful city, the homes on the mountainside at night are just stunning ❤

[@alanashanhun6043]

This is the most incredible travel video I’ve seen . Thank you for this , your kind soul and the beautiful interaction with amazing and kindhearted people was truly incredible to watch. It’s so important to see the real people of these countries.

[@josieliftsthings]

Wow, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@becorations1]

The way women are treated under Sharia Law has always made me ill. My heart breaks for them. I’ve never thought the people of Afghanistan were the issue. It’s the Taliban Government that is horrifying. With it being illegal for women to speak in public, does that law not apply to foreign women? I was just curious because I didn’t see a lot of talking and interaction. So many seemed like such lovely people.

[@josieliftsthings]

Lovely and well balanced comment, thank you. I didn’t speak around Taliban really. They are who enforce the laws. Your average man on the street doesn’t agree with the laws. ☺️

[@weirdstrafer9263]

This is not correct sharia, please dont label things while you have no knowledge of it

[@josieliftsthings]

@@weirdstrafer9263 Everyone on my KZbin channel when I visit places with sharia law: Indonesia: “this isn’t real sharia! Go to Afghanistan, then you will see the real sharia law!” In Afghanistan: “this is not real sharia!” Lmaoooooo 😅😅😂😂😂

[@Moslim7381]

​​@@josieliftsthingsIt isn't the right Sharia. Sharia is a way of life acoording to Islam. Allah has never ordered the woman to not speak in public. Allah ordered the woman to dress with the face and hands uncovered. So this rules are not according to Islam, so lets not call this Sharia because its not.

[@PraveenKushwaha-cu1nf]

​@@weirdstrafer9263Afganistan is real sharia

[@GloriousImperfection]

Just have to say you are gutsy because as a woman, I doubt I would be as brave as you to go there.

[@daryllsmith3696]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the Afghanistan women were as free as Josie.

[@josieliftsthings]

Would be amazing if the women were as free as me, and if the men in this video weren’t tortured for agreeing with you, absolutely

[@daryllsmith3696]

@@josieliftsthings It would absolutely be amazing if there was no nastiness at all in this world

[@mikasaackerman914]

Josie you really outdid yourself with this video! This video had a different feel to your other ones but not in a bad way. You really approached such a complex scenario with such a human approach, despite being nervous. This video was beautiful to watch because of your kindness and empathy but also the everyday people of Afghanistan. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom with us!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so, so much. This means so much to me. Thank you, this comment is the reason I do what I do and has completely made my day. So many people are so quick to be negative, thanks for deciding to be positive! Thank you for watching!

[@MG-cc9hi]

​@@josieliftsthings travelling is not freedom of your body, but also of your brain. These commenters think they are free, but they're in a prison of other people's stories. A traveller has their own story.

[@kimemerson5732]

OMG, I have so many thoughts in my head and so little time to write. You had me in tears through most of this video, I NEVER expected so much love and kindness for the Afghani people, especially the men! Thank you for reminding me that all is not what it seems in the media, just as you say, we all want the same things in life, and to show love and kindness to all. Thank you, Josie, I'm truly moved. Safe travels! Love from the US!

[@monicashah9732]

Same

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you Kim! ❤❤

[@kimemerson5732]

@@josieliftsthings 🤗❣Always be safe!

[@janetdiaz8916]

Perhaps she was never allowed around women, because the women may speak of the abusive life they live.

[@josieliftsthings]

I said multiple times I was around women.

[@jenniferyan5556]

Josie a big Salute to you ! Your bravery and determination is amazing . My tears rolling automatically when your guide shared his life and how his dream shattered .Thank you so much for this wonderful video ❤️

[@josieliftsthings]

❤❤❤❤

[@josieliftsthings]

He’s a special guy. I really hope he can get to his dream one day ❤

[@jenk8385]

I've always wanted to see Afghanistan. the history alone is so interesting. Thank you for making the video, and pointing out that you can't show the women, but it doesn't mean they weren't there and you didn't interact with them.

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you for understanding. They are there, they are going through hell, but they are resilient. ❤️

[@jenk8385]

@@josieliftsthings We see them through your caring videos.

[@Sanihamohibi]

I am from Afghanistan and I welcome you to Afghanistan i hope that you have spent good days in Afghanistan ❤

[@amybartell4855]

I’m American, living in Florida and just watched your piece. TYTYTY for opening my eyes on the Afghan people and their country. They were so welcoming and generous. This was an awesome view of how different true reality is to our slighted perception! Ugh sad that I also learned my surplus of daily coffee would be nonexistent there jk. And kudos to Mahdi for his positive view on how to move forward, I hope he finds a way out to pursue his dreams and continues to spread positivity. Well done story, I’ll share. I hope this goes viral across many channels!

[@josieliftsthings]

Wow. Thank you so, so much. What a beautiful comment to read. This honestly means more to me than you know. Not saying I deserve nice comments, but I tried so hard to make something great and I’m so grateful you enjoyed it. Thank you for leaving this comment and thank you for making my day! 🙏

[@BlueRaven-q2x]

Did you see any women.? Do you know what the USA did to these people?

[@josieliftsthings]

@@BlueRaven-q2x Are you speaking to me? Of course I saw women, they were everywhere. I also referenced that in the video, so I’m not sure why you have to ask either of these questions if you actually watched and understood the content.

[@libbylou6004]

Well said 👏

[@singshisoon2276]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing your journey with us Josie!

[@josieliftsthings]

Thanks so much for watching 😊☺️

[@natalianorthon5295]

This was such a beautiful documentary. I have Afghan friends here in the UK and they are definitely amongst the most kindest people in the world. I would love to visit Afghanistan. Thank you Josie for showing us how beautiful this country really is. I do wish that the acceptance of their own women was the same as it is for the foreign ones, hopefully one day this will change.

[@melgirlau5277]

Great video Josie. I am not surprised that the people were kind, hospitable and friendly. I have never thought that the Afghan people would be unwelcoming. All those little boys who approached you were utterly charming but there was not one little girl in sight

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so so much for watching and loving the video! ☺️ There were little girls everywhere, but as I can’t film them, I didn’t film them and also didn’t put them in the edit.

[@2degucitas]

​@@josieliftsthings What kinds of things did you see them doing and where?

[@josieliftsthings]

Riding their bikes, playing in the street, begging in the bazaar, dining at restaurants with their families etc

[@2degucitas]

@@josieliftsthings Can whole families eat together in restaurants, men and women together? I find it interesting you are allowed to speak in public, of course they're making an exception. How do women manage shopping if they can't speak? Do their husbands and male family members do it for them, or accompany them?

[@josieliftsthings]

They can speak, the people they are buying from aren’t Taliban. It’s like anything in life. Illegal when you’re caught. The specific law is about “joy” not just speaking. But of course, joy is subjective. Yes, entire families of men and women. We sat in family sections. You’ll see big families having birthday dinners and kids playing with toys under the tables like any other restaurant. Women seem happy in family units. I can’t speak for them, but I didn’t see happiness anywhere else from them.

[@BeeeZucca]

I was lucky enough to visit Afghanistan back in 2005. It was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. There is something that just draws your heart in, the people are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. They don’t have much but what they do have they willing share. One day, one day I will return.

[@josieliftsthings]

Honestly amazing to hear from someone who has actually been! Lots of people have such an opinion on a place they have literally no experience with 😊 Thanks for sharing! And thanks for watching 😁

[@I_believe_in_you_my_dear]

This was an amazing documentary!! But there is one question I am left with: if they can be this friendly, nice and lovely to you, and have this much hospitality, why can't they be like that for their own women? It really is a sad reality. Either way, thank you very much for this amazing video. I learned a new side of Afghanistan for sure, a positive one. You are so nice and open to new experiences, and that is very cool to see! Edit: I now understand that I assumed what I stated based on the laws approved there. The laws do not determine how people really are there, it shows how people that are on the top (government) are. I apologise for assuming that the majority of people do not treat women right. And thank you for informing me!

[@brett7958]

Who told you we aren't nice to our women? Our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH said, "Heaven lies under your mother's feet", "Mother's 2 time and father's 1 time", "If only your father dies you become half orphan, but only if your mother dies, that day no matter if your father's alive or not you become a complete orphan", "Lower your gaze in front of women", these are some refrences from the holy Quran, English ain't my first language I am sorry for any grammatical mistakes, but all I want to say is, Don't get brainwashed by stuff other people show you, visit a Muslim country and see how we treat our women rather than believing in media. Thank you

[@I_believe_in_you_my_dear]

@brett7958 Hey! Thank you for your comment. I said what I stated in my comment based on the laws that are approved in Afghanistan, as shown in this video. I am not hating on Muslims, I am hating on the bad ones, the bad people that treat others trash and justify it with their religion. Because religion is not about hating but loving others. And what is happening in Afghanistan is unacceptable and absolutely horrible.

[@josieliftsthings]

@I_believe_in_you_my_dearat no point does this video say or show that the men would treat women poorly. Thats an assumption you have made, I am assuming based on either skin colour or passport? Because these men aren’t the people in charge of the country? They don’t even speak the same language as the Taliban. Why would you assume they have anything to do with the laws?

[@I_believe_in_you_my_dear]

@josieliftsthings I am sorry. I assumed that based on the laws approved there. I now understand my mistake. Thank you very much for correcting and informing me! Again, I apologise. The video was incredible!

[@a.fawaza7032]

respect to you for your willingness to unlearn and correct your assumption.

[@cynthiadavid5282]

I feel for the women and children over there no education for girls and women no rights at all this will never change

[@josieliftsthings]

The younger generation are getting bold, learning foreign languages, and finding information on the internet. It will take a lot to unseat the Taliban but if anyone was going to do it, it will be the resilient afghans. They’ve been through so much. I hope their world gets better asap.

[@shamaliwije4872]

I feel like she saw Afghanistan through more of a male’s viewpoint than a woman’s, and found it far more pleasant than ‘what the media says’.

[@josieliftsthings]

Feel like you might need to watch it again and read between the lines and think a little more ☺️

[@chkanth4941]

😂 shameless idiots

[@TotalDramaGuy-u2d]

Ugh can't you really blame her she is only allowed to record the men and boys because recording women and girls are strictly off limits especially considering there is now a law from Taliban stating their women and girls aren't allowed to speak.

[@Flowerpot12368]

Did you watch the video ? She is being respectful towards the women she even spoke about this at the beginning of the video saying she won’t put the woman’s safety at risk for a video , as a Muslim she did the right thing ,she really tried to show all the point of views and even walked out of the mosque after the woman was denied entry , stop this hate towards her she really tried .

[@TotalDramaGuy-u2d]

@@Flowerpot12368 people like the OP probably haven't watched the full video or probably skipped the beginning crazily.

[@TheHappyTomat]

It’s so disturbing to see not one small or young girl out in the real world, being a child in whatever context what so ever.

[@josieliftsthings]

There were little girls literally everywhere. If I’m being honest it’s disturbing how you ignore that I explained that multiple times throughout the video.

[@elochlin]

Outstanding episode! This deserves a million views. Well done Josie and Michael ❤

[@RandiPoitras]

An amazing video, but i cant help thinking tourists are probably treated better than local women

[@ivanastankovic275]

I curse every "tourist" that comes here. If we want to help women there, nobody should visit this country until women and girls are set free. That is one way to put a pressure on the government. That is the least we can do.

[@amndasgrd_]

I'm so moved by what you've managed to capture with this video. Thank you for being so brave and doing this, if not for you I would have never known this side of Afghanistan

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@BlueRaven-q2x]

I know people who lived in Afghanistan in the 50s-70s. Women wore whatever they wanted and went to university. Look it up.

[@Jay-s6i]

Atheistic Communism vs Islam. Anything vs Islam, anything wins.

[@Amanita._.Verosa._.]

Yep, then came reIigious menn and ruined lkfe for everyone, especially girIs.

[@SuhbanIo]

wearing mini-skirts isn't an indication of happiness

[@Jay-s6i]

@@SuhbanIo It's an indication of freedom. Nice try, doofus.

[@SuhbanIo]

@@Jay-s6i Is freedom always good? Is the freedom to murder good? I'm not comparing indecency to murder but freedom cannot always be good

[@johannablomqvist5888]

I love this video! First when I saw Afganistan, I felt oh no and thinking of all the terrible things we read about the Talibans. The people in this video are so kind and friendly, You really made me remind myself that the regime does not always represent the people in a country and that is clearly the case in Afganistan. I wish I had the courage to go there myself. Thank you ❤

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much! Yes, especially in this instance, with how varied the cultures and ethnic groups in Afghanistan are. The beliefs are varying, but because of the situation, kept private. Thanks for the lovely comment ☺️

[@jojo8517ify]

This is such good journalism from you Josie!! I had tears in my eyes could feel deeply your emotions!! Your progression and growth is incredible xx

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much ❤❤

[@meggysplace1675]

Woahhhh this type of content is what draws me in your channel! Great work, Josie! Love from the 🇵🇭

[@michelletimme8041]

First time viewer! Shout out to Josie for hitting so many good points. I am a tough critic of travel videos. And I long to visit the middle east - lovely to see your experience. Almost all travelers seem to say the middle east is the friendliest and generally safest, in terms of not being robbed or pic pocketed.

[@josieliftsthings]

Honestly, the best hospitality I have had, and the friendliest people, have always been Muslim countries. Not just Middle East, but Brunei stands out as well for me!

[@talesofodyssey]

Such a beautifully made video Josie, it was very insightful and I love your storytelling. There are good people everywhere and my heart goes out to your guide, he seems like such a compassionate en genuine person. But it is sad to see that women can not be themselves here...

[@bbanglix]

its good to see the men being so welcoming but i'm sure the women would have a very different point of view if they were allowed to share.

[@josieliftsthings]

The men in this video are not Taliban. They’re an entirely different ethnicity and also oppressed by the Taliban.

[@hihiz432]

@@josieliftsthingsthey’re oppressed too but definitely not in the same extent and not for their gender 💀

[@brianquinn5060]

Most people want to live in peace and harmony. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@niamatullahkhansadaqhasas1257]

Thanks for having a journey to our kind country. We always welcome you all.

[@josieliftsthings]

❤️

[@kateyribchester19]

Never watched your videos before but this was such a beautiful journey to follow ❤

[@josieliftsthings]

Thank you so much!! Thank you for watching 🥰🤍

[@Jessicaaaaaaaa]

Literally speechless. What a video, Josie ❤

[@grace-xo]

this video is beautiful. it made me emotional as this is what my mother always taught me - human is human. what a touching video.

[@ChefAyin]

As a female you are so brave Josie❤

[@RITAD1]

As with any country it has great kind people under terrible rulers. Every single Afghanistanian I've met I have really liked. Especially the women. I enjoy talking about what the Quran actually says. Women have so many rights as per the Quran. It's man who messes it up. May God bless the people of Afghanistan. They truly are some of the kindest people Ive ever met.

[@Adam-tu3iv]

You're a brave woman - thank you so much for bringing us this content.

[@lynj-c9153]

Tears pour from my eyes, the good people of this country seek connection like all good people everywhere. That we cannot all be one people, one world breaks my heart. I am truly heart broken that you were not able to meet women and understand their circumstances. To share with them that all the world feels their restriction and has not forgotten them even though their voices and been silenced by the current government. All women want you to have your voices, feelings and freedom.

[@khongngamthin9833]

You provide such an unbiased view which is so refreshing!

[@josieliftsthings]

❤