The Taliban's war on women continues apace, writes Beth Bailey.
Last week, the Taliban escalated their devastating war on the women of Afghanistan. By barring women from attending universities, the Taliban have capped girls’ educational attainment at the sixth-grade level. In response to international outrage, the Taliban’s minister of higher education defended the ban, saying women in universities did not abide by the Taliban's dress standards and were being taught subjects that contradicted the group’s interpretation of Islam.
In a press release, Save the Children, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and CARE International lamented their inability to"effectively reach children, women, and men in desperate need in Afghanistan without … female staff." Along with the International Rescue Committee, they have made the difficult decision to suspend their Afghanistan operations. In the midst of a harsh winter and economic crisis, these NGOs' absence will be felt painfully.
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