The current situation facing women and anyone else who resists the Taliban is dire-- the Taliban are well-known for their human rights abuses, ranging from public beatings to televised beheadings. Moreover, this is an absolute tragedy for the lives of millions of women left in Afghanistan; under Taliban rule, they cannot go to school, receive an education or even leave their homes by themselves.

The plight of women under Taliban rule really struck a chord with me because it is unfathomable how women in the 21st Century could be denied the same opportunities and freedoms that I had taken for granted all my life. Since I was a little girl, I was given countless opportunities to succeed in various fields, from athletic to academic. As I have grown older and assumed more responsibility, I have strived to broaden opportunities for women in the UK with the organisations I volunteer for.

The last Taliban resistance group left in Afghanistan and its leader, self-proclaimed acting president Amrullah Saleh is our only hope for a better future.

Although the UK may lack the ability to support him militarily, they can support him in other ways. This includes sending medical supplies to the Panjshir province and providing equipment to help them defend themselves against the Taliban.

Therefore, I urge the UK government to stand with the last resistance in Afghanistan by sending medical aid and logistical help.