The Taliban has further tightened restrictions on Afghan women by banning them from working for the United Nations, putting at risk the agency\u2019s multibillion-dollar aid program in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
The U.N. warned Tuesday of \u201cserious concern\u201d after its female Afghan staff were prevented by the authorities from entering their offices in the eastern province of Nangarhar. Working for the U.N. was one of the last avenues of employment left for women in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remind de facto authorities that United Nations entities cannot operate and deliver lifesaving assistance without female staff,\u201d the U.N. said on Twitter.<\/p>\n
The U.N. has repeatedly warned that excluding women from the aid sector is a \u201cred line.\u201d It says aid won\u2019t be able to reach women in need without female employees, as the country\u2019s conservative culture in the country doesn\u2019t allow men and women to mix.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Taliban has banned Afghan women from working for the United Nations, putting at risk the agency\u2019s multibillion-dollar aid program in Afghanistan https:\/\/t.co\/6qYZLONJ8G<\/a><\/p>\n — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 4, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n