UN: “In Afghanistan, the Taliban want to exclude women from the social sphere”

The Taliban in Afghanistan are trying to exclude women and girls from the social sphere. This was denounced by a group of 36 experts on human rights from the United Nations, expressing concern “at the continuous and systematic efforts” of the Taliban “to expel women from the social, economic and political spheres throughout the country”. “These concerns are exacerbated in the cases of women belonging to ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities such as Hazara, Tajik, Hindu”, the experts continued, according to which “these policies have also affected the ability of women to work and earn a living, pushing them further towards poverty “. The Taliban have introduced a number of restrictions on women and girls since they took power in August. Many have been prevented from returning to work and fear repercussions if they leave home without a male relative. Taxi drivers have been ordered not to pick up female passengers who are not wearing a specific hijab. “Female heads of families are particularly affected, with their suffering aggravated by the devastating consequences of the humanitarian crisis in the country”, the experts added.