Taliban reiterate ban on women working for non-governmental organizations
Dec 30, 2024
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 30: The Afghan Ministry of Economy on Sunday reiterated its call for all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country to cease employing women.
In a statement, the ministry warned that any NGO that does not comply will have its activities suspended and its licence revoked. In December 2022, the Taliban authorities - who are not internationally recognized - issued a similar order, directing all NGOs to suspend the employment of female Afghan employees until further notice.
Since returning to power, the Taliban government has not allowed Afghan girls and women to study beyond primary school. The Taliban authorities originally said the ban was a "temporary suspension" that will be resolved after the establishment of a safe environment for girls to attend school, but no changes have been made so far. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
