Afghan Women Reportedly Denied Aid by Male Rescuers After Earthquake Due to Taliban’s ‘No Skin Contact’ Restrictions
In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, reports have emerged that women in affected areas were denied critical aid by male rescuers due to the Taliban’s strict “no skin contact” restrictions. These rules, rooted in the Taliban’s interpretation of Islamic law, prohibit physical contact between unrelated men and women, creating significant barriers to … Read more