RASC News Agency: The United Nations Women’s Department has reported that the new laws enacted by the Taliban, sanctioned by the group’s leadership, have had a profoundly detrimental effect on female employees in Afghanistan. In a report published on Monday, November 4, the agency stated that women in certain districts are unable to access offices or participate in awareness-raising activities.
According to the report, Afghanistani women feel like prisoners, unsure of their rights, and devoid of any civil or human rights under the Taliban regime. The organization’s statement noted that all employees in Afghanistan are facing heightened anxiety and safety concerns. The Taliban do not provide transportation services for women, leaving female employees fearful of harassment from men and Taliban morality police.
The organization emphasized that both women and men are subjected to harassment and detainment by the Taliban based on their attire, and all employees’ mobile phones are being inspected or confiscated. The UN has expressed serious concerns regarding the Taliban’s treatment of women, warning that if changes are not made, it will have severe negative implications for them. Additionally, local female employees face greater challenges when interacting with international staff, with both male and female employees’ phones, tablets, or laptops being confiscated.
The report indicates that international and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) encounter even more obstacles than the United Nations, with national NGOs being significantly affected. In recent months, the Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions on women’s lives, even declaring women’s voices to be a source of shame.
