RASC News Agency: In a statement issued on the occasion of the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,” the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned the Taliban’s actions and restrictions against women, describing them as deeply concerning and damaging to freedom of expression and human rights. UNAMA has called on the Taliban to take immediate and decisive action to halt the violence against women and girls in Afghanistan. The mission further emphasized that the Taliban’s restrictive policies and actions are blatant violations of human rights in the country.
The statement, published today Monday, November 25, underscores that Afghanistan continues to experience a high level of violence against women, exacerbated by ongoing discrimination in virtually all areas of life. According to UNAMA, under Taliban rule, Afghanistan stands as a stark example of profound human rights abuses, with the country ranked among the worst global offenders. Roza Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Afghanistan, remarked, “We are at a critical turning point for the women and girls of Afghanistan. Immediate action is needed to secure justice and end the violence they continue to endure.”
She added that the Taliban’s oppression of Afghanistani women has been characterized by escalating restrictions, further intensifying their already difficult lives. Since the Taliban’s return to power, women have been barred from education, employment, and public life, with many subjected to arbitrary arrests under various pretexts. Despite repeated calls from the international community to uphold the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, the Taliban has steadily increased these oppressive measures over the past three years.
