Taleban bans domestic and international NGO women's activities... NGOs declare "unable to operate"

US and EU Jointly Condemn

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Following the Taliban regime in Afghanistan banning women's university education, it has now prohibited women from working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In response, three NGOs declared that they cannot continue their activities without female staff.

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On the 25th (local time), according to AP News and BBC, three international relief organizations?Save the Children, Care International, and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)?declared the suspension of their activities in Afghanistan, stating, "Without female staff, we cannot effectively reach children and women in need." They emphasized, "Men and women must be allowed to conduct life-saving support activities equally in Afghanistan."

Earlier, the Taliban regime sent a letter under the name of the Minister of Economy to relief organizations, ordering compliance with these rules and warning, "Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of activity permits." They pointed out that reports had been received that women working in domestic relief organizations were not adhering to hijab regulations.

Immediately after the Taliban's announcement, the United Nations (UN), the United States, and the European Union (EU) collectively condemned it as oppression of women and a human rights violation, warning that it could severely impact relief activities in Afghanistan.

Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan, said, "This is a clear violation of humanitarian principles and is very concerning," adding, "We will meet with Taliban leadership to clarify the contents of the order." Nabila Massrali, spokesperson for the EU's foreign and security policy, criticized the Taliban regime in a statement, saying, "The top priority is the well-being, rights, and freedoms of the Afghan people."

On the 20th, the Taliban regime, under the name of the Ministry of Higher Education, sent a letter to public and private universities banning female students from attending classes until further notice, citing violations of Islamic dress codes by female students.

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