UN Says Afghanistan , Is the World's Most , Repressive Nation Toward Women.
On March 8, the United Nations said that since the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan has become the most repressive nation in the world toward women and girls.
On March 8, the United Nations said that since the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan has become the most repressive nation in the world toward women and girls.
NBC reports that the statement coincides with International Women's Day.
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According to the U.N., the new rulers of Afghanistan have exhibited an almost, “singular focus on imposing rules that leave most women and girls effectively trapped in their homes.”.
According to the U.N., the new rulers of Afghanistan have exhibited an almost, “singular focus on imposing rules that leave most women and girls effectively trapped in their homes.”.
Since taking power in August of 2021, the Taliban have imposed harsh measures, including a ban on girls' education beyond sixth grade.
Since taking power in August of 2021, the Taliban have imposed harsh measures, including a ban on girls' education beyond sixth grade.
The Taliban have also barred women from working at national and international nongovernmental organizations.
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Afghanistan under the Taliban remains the most repressive country in the world regarding women’s rights, Roza Otunbayeva, special representative of the U.N.
Secretary-general, via NBC.
It has been distressing to witness their methodical, deliberate, and systematic efforts to push Afghan women and girls out of the public sphere, Roza Otunbayeva, special representative of the U.N.
Secretary-general, via NBC.
It has been distressing to witness their methodical, deliberate, and systematic efforts to push Afghan women and girls out of the public sphere, Roza Otunbayeva, special representative of the U.N.
Secretary-general, via NBC.
The harsh restrictions have drawn intense international condemnation.
Confining half of the country’s population to their homes in one of the world’s largest humanitarian and economic crises is a colossal act of national self-harm, Roza Otunbayeva, special representative of the U.N.
Secretary-general, via NBC.
It will condemn not only women and girls, but all Afghans, to poverty and aid- dependency for generations to come.
It will further isolate Afghanistan from its own citizens and from the rest of the world, Roza Otunbayeva, special representative of the U.N.
Secretary-general, via NBC
