The Taliban's decision to close women's beauty salons in Afghanistan will leave thousands jobless and further devastate the country's economy. Approximately 60,000 women are expected to lose their employment and 12,000 businesses to close as a result of this policy, which is due to take effect on July 25, 2023. The move has been criticized by the UN and the International Labour Organization (ILO) as a significant setback for female entrepreneurs and an obstacle to economic recovery. Despite the Taliban's claims of supporting female-owned businesses and respecting women's rights as per their interpretation of Islamic law, this decision is seen as a clear contradiction to these assertions. The closure of beauty salons eliminates not only crucial livelihoods but also safe, female-only spaces for Afghan women. Amid already existing sanctions on the banking sector, reduced development aid, and anticipated declines in humanitarian funding, this new order is a significant blow to women's role in Afghan society and the country's economic stability. Protests against the ban have been met with severe repression, underscoring the severity of the situation.
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