The Taliban-led Afghan government release a decree on Friday on women’s rights, stating that the woman should not be considered as a “property” woman must consent to a marriage, female access to education, and job outside the house although this was not mentioned.
Since taking over the country on August 15, the Taliban has been under pressure from the international world, which has generally blocked funds for Afghanistan, to commit to respecting women’s rights.
“A woman is not a property, but a noble and free human being; no one can give her to anyone in exchange for peace…or to end animosity,” the Taliban decree, released by spokesman Zabihullah Muhajid, said.
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It established the regulations for women’s marriage and property, declaring that women should not be forced into marriage and widows should be allowed to share their late husband’s property.
Courts should take into account the rules when making decisions, and religious affairs and information ministries should promote these rights, the decree said.
However, it made no mention of women being able to work or access facilities outside the home or education, which have been major concerns from the international community.
During its previous rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban banned women from leaving the house without a male relative and full face and head covering and girls from receiving education.
