US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the US is concerned about the decision of the interim government of Afghanistan, established by the radical Taliban movement (a banned organization in Russia), to bar women from working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It has been reported TASS.
He said Washington was concerned that such a situation would undermine much-needed and life-saving aid to millions of people.
“Women play a central role in humanitarian action around the world. “This decision could have devastating consequences for the Afghan people,” he said.
Previously, representatives of the radical Islamist movement “Taliban” order All local and international non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan should suspend the employment of women workers.
According to the report, employees have been ordered to halt their work “until further notice”.
On December 21, girls in Afghanistan were banned from entering universities.
On December 20, Afghanistan passed a law banning women from pursuing higher education. In other words, according to the decree, female students are prohibited from entering private and public universities.