Taliban Blocks Women from Health Education, Escalating Gender Restrictions

Taliban Blocks Women from Health Education, Escalating Gender Restrictions Picture by ALI KHARA Credit REUTERS

In a devastating blow to women’s education, Taliban authorities have reportedly barred women from attending nursing and midwifery courses, further tightening restrictions branded as “gender apartheid” by the United Nations. Senior employees at health education institutions revealed the decision was communicated in meetings held by health officials. “There is no official letter, but we were … Read more