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Taliban's New Decree Further Erodes Women's Rights in Afghanistan

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Taliban's New Decree Further Erodes Women's Rights in Afghanistan

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  • The **Taliban** has been systematically rolling back **women's rights** since their takeover in August 2021.
  • A new decree now requires all **NGOs** to comply with a prohibition on employing Afghan women, which will lead to license revocation for violators.
  • The **UN** has expressed deep concern, highlighting that over **half of the Afghan population** relies on humanitarian aid.
  • UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, **Volker Turk**, criticized the decree as discriminatory and warned it could hinder **political, economic,** and **social progress** in Afghanistan.
  • The situation underscores the urgent need for the Taliban to reconsider its approach to women's participation in **public life**.

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