UN Women has recently stated that the lives of women and girls do not require approval from anyone other than themselves, and instead of imposing restrictions, women’s voices should be heard.
This organization posted on its X account that society should stop telling women how they should be and listen to what women and girls have to say.
UN Women further emphasized: “Stop telling women and girls how to feel, how to dress, how to behave, and how to live their lives.”
This comes at a time when, for nearly five years since the current government’s takeover in Afghanistan, extensive restrictions have been imposed on the lives of women and girls.
It should be noted that the current government has deprived women and girls of education and learning opportunities. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel.
This action by the current government has left millions of female students unable to pursue their education.
Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even at UN offices in Afghanistan.
