Women’s books and courses banned in Afghanistan
Books written by women have been officially banned at universities in Afghanistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to a BBC source, approximately 140 works by women were deemed “contrary to Sharia and Taliban policies” and included in a list of 679 unknown books. Additionally, 18 courses at universities, including “The Role of Women in Communication,” “Sociology of Women,” “Gender and Development,” human rights, and Western philosophy, were also banned.
The Taliban announced that these decisions were made by a commission involving religious scholars and experts. Since the Taliban returned to power in August 2023, many rules restricting women's rights have been implemented in the country.
These include bans on entering parks, participating in sports, appearing in TV shows and series, as well as freely conversing with each other. Furthermore, women are being forced to wear the burqa, beauty salons have been closed, and installing windows in buildings has been prohibited.
Recently, reports have emerged that the Taliban have begun dismantling the remaining salons operating illegally. These restrictions are seriously affecting women's freedom and access to education in the country.
