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Afghanistan News: In the two years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, one restriction after another is being imposed on the rights of women. Their participation in education, employment, and public life has been almost abolished. In the harsh restrictions imposed on women, now the Taliban has issued another Tughlaqi decree. This time, the decree focuses on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that employ women.

Ban on employment of women

The Taliban has threatened to close all national and foreign non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan that employ women. Two years ago, the Taliban banned women from working in NGOs, and now the license of the organizations has been warned to be revoked if this order is not followed.

The Taliban claim that this step was taken because women are not wearing the Islamic hijab properly. This decree is another blow to women who are already deprived of education and employment opportunities.

Warning of cancellation of license

The Taliban's Finance Ministry warned on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) that violation of the order would result in cancellation of licenses of organizations. The ministry said that it would keep a close watch on the activities of NGOs working in Afghanistan.

The letter sent to all NGOs said that all their activities would be canceled if the order was not followed. This move reflects the Taliban's increasing interference and control over institutions.

Restrictions on education and public places too

The Taliban have already barred women from getting education beyond sixth grade. Women have also been deprived of the freedom to work in public places, go out of the house alone, and even wear clothes of their choice.

In another new order, the Taliban have said that buildings should not have windows where women can sit or stand. This order will apply to both new buildings and existing buildings. Municipalities have been instructed to strictly enforce these orders.

Concern of the international community

The United Nations and other international organizations consider these policies of the Taliban as a gross violation of women's rights. Senior UN official Tom Fletcher said that humanitarian organizations are facing obstacles in doing their work.

However, the Taliban has been rejecting these allegations and claims that it is not interfering in the work of aid agencies. But the ground reality is the opposite.

Violation of women's rights

This new order of the Taliban has put Afghan women in even greater trouble. Along with the end of their participation in education, employment and public life, their safety and freedom are also in danger.

Conclusion

The continued violation of women's rights in Afghanistan is not only a violation of human rights, but it challenges international humanitarian values. The policies of the Taliban are not only making the future of women dark, but are also weakening Afghanistan socially and economically. The international community needs to pay immediate attention to this situation.