Taliban Bans Women from Working in Beauty Salons in Afghanistan – News18

In the latest blow to women’s rights in Afghanistan, the leader of the Islamic Emirate has issued a verbal decree, imposing a ban on the operation of women’s beauty salons in Kabul and other provinces.

This crackdown further restricts the freedoms available to women in the country ruled by the radical Islamic group.

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Taliban’s Ministry of Vice and Virtue confirmed the order and instructed the Kabul municipality to enforce it, resulting in the cancellation of salon licenses, TOLOnews reported on Monday.

Taliban’s decision has raised significant concerns as it exacerbates the already dire economic situation.

With many men unemployed, women have turned to working in beauty salons to support their families. The ban now leaves them without the means to earn a living, prompting an outcry over the latest restrictions on Afghan women.

In addition to the beauty salon ban, the Taliban government has implemented restrictions on girls and women’s education, employment in NGOs, and access to public spaces like parks and cinemas.

These measures have drawn global criticism, with calls for a framework that respects both Islamic values and the well-being of Afghan citizens.

The situation continues to unfold as Afghans grapple with the implications of the imposed restrictions following the Taliban takeover in August 2021.