Afghan Women Protest Against Taliban For Equal Positions

Afghan women protest against the Taliban for equal positions in government jobs.

Dozens of Afghan women from all walks of life in Kabul protested against the Taliban, demanding government jobs and equal status for women in society.

Tolo News reported that some of the women who took part in Wednesday’s protests were officers on the Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission in the former Afghanistan government.

These women lost their jobs after the Taliban took over. Women protesters issued a proposal.

Let us tell you that Firozan Amiri, a woman who participated in the protest.

She said that women working in the Civil Service Commission and 28 percent of the active force of the government department.

We have suffered great damage from the fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on 15 August 2021 and the Taliban’s rule over government departments.

Afghan women protest against the Taliban: Women protesters have also issued a resolution. five points in particular.

Allowing women to work.

Meaningful inclusion of women in the decision-making bodies of the government regarding women’s affairs.

Formulation of policies to support women’s rights.

Protection of positions occupied by women.

Creating a safe environment for women.

Women used to fill 28 percent of posts in civil services.

Tolo News quoted another protester Khujsta as saying that women (Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission) are worried about the fate of the jobs.

Ilham, another woman protester, pointed out that about 28 percent of civil service posts were filled by women.

Discussions are being held regarding the work activities of women in government departments.

Taliban spokesman Deputy Bilal Karimi said that after an assessment, women would be given the opportunity to work in similar departments and positions if the presence of women in any department is required.

The current Afghan government needs human rights, women’s rights, and an inclusive government to be recognized in the international community.