The Taliban banned entry for women without a burka

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has banned women from entering government offices without a burqa. According to the Hasht-e Subh Daily, these rules have already come into force in some provinces and are being applied to institutions such as the Population Registration Authority and the Ministry of Education.

Through these measures, the Taliban seeks to force women to follow strict dress codes. The situation is worsening due to restrictions in vital sectors such as healthcare.

According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), women without burqas are not being provided with medical assistance in the provinces of Kunar, Kandahar, and Khost. In addition, girls in the country are banned from attending higher grades and universities, and medical faculty students have also been forced to stop attending classes, which deprives them of the opportunity to complete their education.

These measures add to a series of previous bans that sharply restrict women's participation in society. Among them are strict regulations prohibiting women from working in UN offices, visiting parks and recreation areas, accessing medical care, and interacting with men in commercial sectors.

The economic consequences of such policies are already being felt. According to UN estimates, since nearly seven out of eight women and girls have been deprived of education and employment opportunities, Afghanistan's economy has lost approximately 10 percent of its potential growth over the last four years.

Before the Taliban came to power, particularly in the 1990s, Afghan women had access to education and employment, especially in large cities like Kabul. In the 1970s, women made up 15 percent of Afghanistan's legislative bodies, 70 percent of school teachers, and 50 percent of civil servants.

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