The Taliban have taken multiple steps to walk back women's rights including forbidding education for girls beyond grade six and banning women from universities.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23718803

Summary

The Taliban have banned windows in homes that allow views of areas where Afghan women might be seen, citing concerns over “obscene acts.”

This new decree mandates blocking or obstructing such windows in existing and new buildings, continuing the group’s systemic repression of women since regaining control of Afghanistan in August 2021.

The Taliban’s policies have included bans on women’s education, public appearances, and voices.

Critics, including the U.N., warn these actions dangerously erode human rights, while activists call out global inaction over the ongoing oppression.

  • finley@lemm.eeEnglish
    31·
    11 days ago

    What “obscene acts” are they referring to? Are they afraid someone might see a woman reading a book?

      • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        11 days ago

        That’s probably what they’re thinking. (And they should totally lock those men up…)

        But I’m thinking the real problem is that they were sending messages through the windows and they can’t have that.