Women in Afghanistan - What Effects Are These Changes Having on Women in the Country?

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Women in Afghanistan are being banned from going back to school. The move is part of a wider crackdown on women by the country's Taliban regime. Jason Avatiga says that an educated mother can look after her own children better. He calls for international aid to be withheld until basic human rights have been protected.

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