RASC News Agency: The recent declaration by local Taliban authorities in Bamyan province regarding the inauguration of a multifaceted commercial, recreational, and cultural complex for women named “Family Garden” has captured attention. According to Saboor Saighani, the spokesperson for the Taliban governor in Bamyan, this business complex was launched in Dasht-e-Isa Khil of Bamyan province in the presence of Taliban officials. The spokesperson disclosed that the establishment of this complex incurred a cost of 56 million Kabuli, the current currency of Afghanistan. Notably, the creation of this complex was facilitated with the assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as stated in the newsletter of the Taliban governor’s spokesperson for Bamyan province.
The newly established center boasts various facilities, including a vocational training center, a bazaar with 20 shops, a bakery, a reception hall, a green environment, and a recreational park. However, the news of this specialized recreational complex for women emerges against the backdrop of the Taliban’s previous prohibition on women entering Band Amir National Park. It is important to highlight that since the Taliban assumed control of the country, they have imposed numerous restrictions on the lives of Afghanistani women and girls, barring their presence in public places and hindering their access to certain resorts.
It is worth mentioning that the Taliban’s dominion over Afghanistan has led to the implementation of stringent regulations on the lives of Afghanistani women. The launch of the “Family Garden” complex in Bamyan province presents itself as a contradictory development, considering the Taliban’s prior constraints on women’s activities. The support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the establishment of this complex indicates a potential shift in the Taliban’s approach towards women’s empowerment. However, it remains to be seen how these developments will unfold and whether they will lead to a more inclusive and progressive environment for Afghanistani women.
