Posts Tagged ‘Taliban and females’

Taliban bans beauty parlours – they cause economic hardship

Thursday, July 27th, 2023

It has been reported that the Taliban has banned beauty parlours in Afghanistan, preventing women from engaging in this business or visiting such establishments for self-care. This controversial move has sparked public outcry and raised concerns about the rights and freedoms of women in the country. In a video clip Sadiq Akif Mahzar, a spokesperson Read more

Girls excluded as Afghan secondary schools reopen

Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

The Taliban have excluded girls from Afghan secondary schools, with only boys and male teachers allowed back into classrooms. Schoolgirls told the BBC they were devastated not to be returning. “Everything looks very dark,” one said. Taliban officials who seized power last month said they were working to reach a decision on the matter. Many Read more