The Islamic Emirate issued nearly 20 decrees against women during the last one and a half years.

The decrees faced strong reactions at the national and international levels.

“The imposed restrictions based on the decrees of the Taliban leadership regarding the education and work of women and their engagement in public and political life, is indeed restricting Afghanistan,” said Suraya Paikan, a human rights activist.

The women are currently banned from going to their schools and universities as well as from working at NGOs. There have been further restrictions on their visiting public spaces, including gyms and parks.

“The imposition of restrictions on education, educational centers and higher education of women, is not benefiting Afghanistan,” said Roh Gull Afghan, a human rights activist.