Afghan women campaign to fight Taliban's new dress code for female students

A campaign has been launched by Afghan women on social media to fight the Taliban government's order for female students to wear the Islamic hijab.

According to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, many women say the Taliban should not impose their demands on them.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted on Tuesday, September 13, that the achievements of women and girls in Afghanistan over the past 20 years must be preserved.

He added: "It is necessary to ensure that the window of hope is not closed to women because access to basic services, including education, is important."

In recent days, rallies and marches by a number of women and girls in defense of women's rights have been held in several Afghan cities, including Kabul. These protests have been met with fierce clashes by the Taliban.

Source: Radio Farda