The Taliban government in Afghanistan has imposed a new ban, prohibiting women from pursuing medical education. This move eliminates the possibility of women becoming midwives, pharmacists, or any other healthcare professionals, further restricting their role in society.
This ban follows earlier restrictions on university education and professional opportunities for women, intensifying global and local concerns over the erosion of women’s rights under Taliban rule. Advocacy groups have condemned the decision, warning it will severely impact Afghanistan’s already fragile healthcare system.
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The ban has triggered protests in Kabul and other cities, with women expressing their anger and grief. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of women crying and voicing their frustration, highlighting the growing discontent among Afghan women over the diminishing opportunities for education and employment.
Human rights organizations have called on the international community to intervene, stressing the urgent need to address the Taliban’s systemic suppression of women’s rights.
