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Why are Afghan women's rights collapsing?

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Afghan women's rights are collapsing due to Taliban-imposed restrictions that limit their participation in the workforce and public life, with bans on exhibitions and internet blackouts further hindering their opportunities.

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Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

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  • Afghan women face growing disadvantages and restrictions in the workforce. 6s
  • Sewing remains one of the few trades where women can work relatively freely. 17s
  • Women are now banned from exhibitions and clothing shows, limiting business opportunities. 50s
  • The UN describes Afghanistan as experiencing one of the world's worst women's rights crises. 1m 2s
  • Online businesses offer some hope, but recent internet blackouts have created new challenges. 1m 18s
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Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

Women are increasingly marginalised and restricted from many jobs under Taliban rule.

Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

The Taliban government claims its restrictions are in line with Islamic principles.

Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

Women are now banned from exhibitions and clothing shows, shrinking their economic opportunities.

Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan
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Al Jazeera
7 hours ago
Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

Internet blackouts have further hindered women who turned to online businesses.

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