New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa

No to burqa, yes to abaya

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women. Since their return to power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed an ultra-strict vision of Islamic law, modelled on their previous rule from 1996 to 2001. But while women must still have their bodies and faces covered, restrictions from the feared religious police do not specifical…

Afghan Women Shift From Burqas To Abayas Amid Taliban Restrictions

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.

New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women.

Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Suggests Extended Aid For Women, Children In Afghanistan

The committee urged the government to improve female participation in the welfare schemes, launch additional projects for women and children and seek extra funds if needed

The Taliban's Education Ministry has held a ceremony today (Thursday, March 30) to mark the start of the new educational year and play the school bell. This is the fourth year of schooling to begin without schools opening to Afghan girls. After their domination of the country, the Taliban have excluded girls above the sixth guild and women from education and schooling. The group's officials at today's ceremony have made no reference to girls bei…

New Generation Of Afghan Women Shift From Burqa Due To ‘Design And Colour’

Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban’s oppression of women. Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, they have imposed an ultra-strict vision of Islamic law, modelled on their previous rule from 1996 to