According to new decisions by the Taliban government in Afghanistan, women are prohibited from entering government offices without burqas. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the Hasht-e Subh Daily publication, these restrictions have already come into effect in some provinces and are being enforced in institutions such as the Population Registration Department and the Ministry of Education. The Taliban aim to force women to strictly adhere to dress codes through these measures.
However, these restrictions seriously affect not only education and employment opportunities but also critical sectors like healthcare. According to information from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), women without burqas are being denied medical assistance in the provinces of Kunar, Kandahar, and Khost.
Girls are banned from studying in higher grades and universities in the country, and students enrolled in medical faculties are not allowed to continue their education. This completely eliminates women's opportunities for education.
The rules imposed by the Taliban government severely restrict women's participation in society. Previous bans include working in UN offices, visiting parks and recreational areas, receiving medical services, and interacting with men in commercial sectors.
These restrictions lead to not only social but also economic consequences. According to UN calculations, nearly seven out of eight women have been deprived of education and employment opportunities, causing Afghanistan's economy to lose about 10 percent of its potential growth over the past four years.
Before the Taliban came to power, especially in the 1990s and earlier, women actively participated in education and labor activities. In the 1970s, women made up 15 percent of the Afghan parliament, 70 percent of school teachers, and 50 percent of government employees.
Unfortunately, today these figures have sharply declined, and women's role in society has been significantly restricted.
