Afghan women 'banned from midwife and nurse education' in Taliban's new decree: Khaama Press

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In Afghanistan, women are only allowed to be helped by female health workers, of whom there are already thousands too few. Human rights organizations are concerned about the safety and health of women in the country.

Afghan women reportedly barred from studying nursing and midwivery

Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week.

Rights Group: Afghan women barred from studying nursing and midwivery

Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week.

Training to become a nurse or midwife is also no longer permitted. Human rights activists warn of “unnecessary pain and misery” for women

Taliban bans women from training as nurses and midwives

This was the only path left for girls who had been excluded from other fields, say students in Afghanistan