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UN Calls for Reversal of Taliban Ban on Afghan Women in NGOs

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UN Calls for Reversal of Taliban Ban on Afghan Women in NGOs

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  • The **UN's human rights chief**, Volker Türk, condemned the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for NGOs, calling it a harmful move.
  • A letter from the **Taliban's economy ministry** threatens NGOs with license revocation for employing Afghan women, revisiting a two-year-old decree.
  • Türk urged the Taliban to reverse this **discriminatory decree**, highlighting its negative impact on humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan.
  • Since the **Taliban's return to power** in August 2021, women have faced increasing restrictions, which has led to accusations of establishing **gender apartheid**.
  • The UN emphasizes that **excluding women** from public life hinders national progress, impacting the overall humanitarian situation in the country.
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