Beating one’s wife is justified, there is a ban on contesting elections – 5 laws of Taliban that give wings to Afghan women

Taliban 5 Laws Against Women: in afghanistan Taliban The new law implemented through is being criticized at the international level. According to reports, this new law has been signed by the supreme leader of Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada. Even before this, Taliban has brought many such rules, which have been seen as atrocities on women.

The law allows a husband to physically punish his wife and children, provided it does not break bones or cause open wounds. Critics say that this provision gives legal protection to domestic violence. Along with this, it has also been said in this law that the level of punishment should be different depending on the condition of the person. Many strict rules are already in place against women under Taliban rule, which have been continuously criticized. Let us know about 5 such rules-

Restrictions on clothing?

In Afghanistan, if any woman goes out, she is required to wear a full veil. If a woman violates the dress code, her male relative can be jailed. Even female presenters of TV news programs have to wear a full veil during broadcasts.

restriction on movement

The Taliban has imposed strict restrictions on the freedom of movement of women and girls. Women are not allowed to go alone to public places. They require the accompaniment of a male relative (Mahram) to go out of the house. Generally women are allowed to leave the house only for essential work. If someone does not do this, there is a provision for strict punishment against him.

right to education

An early decision of the Taliban was to ban girls from going to secondary schools. Women were also banned from studying in higher education institutions from December 2022. Some courses are continuing through online medium, but girl students are not allowed to take examinations. Due to deprivation of education, the risk of girls being exploited, abused or married at an early age has further increased.

Ban on employment for women

After the Taliban took power, employment opportunities for women have been greatly limited. Many women lost their jobs. Some have been allowed to work from home. Women who still go to work also require the accompaniment of a mahram during their journey. Many families have been pushed further into poverty due to loss of employment. A large number of Afghan citizens have to beg on the streets to survive.

Not allowed to enter politics

Women have been completely excluded from formal political life in Afghanistan. In the year 2020, Afghan women had more than 25 percent seats in the parliament and could also contest elections for the post of President. But today’s situation is completely different. At present, women have not been given any post in the government.