The move is the latest blow against women's rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban reclaimed power last year. theSun theSundaily womensrights Afghanistan Taliban UnitedNations
On Saturday, Afghanistan’s hardline Islamist rulers banned women from working in non-governmental organisations. The Taliban have already suspended university education for women and secondary schooling for girls. AFPPIX: The Taliban must immediately revoke their policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan, the UN rights chief insisted Tuesday, condemning their “terrible” consequences.
“These unfathomable restrictions placed on women and girls will not only increase the suffering of all Afghans but, I fear, pose a risk beyond Afghanistan’s borders.”“I urge the de facto authorities to ensure the respect and protection of the rights of all women and girls -- to be seen, to be heard and to participate in and contribute to all aspects of the social, political and economic life of the country,“ said Turk.
“This latest decree by the de facto authorities will have terrible consequences for women and for all Afghan people,“ Turk said. The move is the latest blow against women's rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban reclaimed power last year.
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