SINCE THE 24 DECEMBER BAN, I’M AT HOME NOW WITH AN UNKNOWN FUTURE

Fazila

Public servant and INGO worker, Uruzgan

“I have a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Law from a private university. I have almost 18 years of employment experience, working for various non-governmental organizations and volunteering on many government advisory boards in my city.

I worked in the training section from 2005–2020 in different governmental, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs/INGOs). I also did other volunteer activities with my local governor’s office, municipality and municipal advisory council.

After the Taliban takeover, the most significant change in my life was that I lost my government job and faced a lot of economic crises in the family. Later, I found a job with an INGO. I did my job with a proper hijab and mahram, if required. Our all activities were coordinated with the de facto authorities (DFA) very well, especially on-site activities were very well coordinated via official letters to the DFA.

Then, suddenly, they announced the 24 December ban and all women become jobless.

I have lost my employment rights and the education of my children, especially my daughters, is very concerning for me. I hope that all girls and women in Afghanistan will be allowed to continue their work and education so that our new generation does not remain in the dark.

Women and girls will accept any conditions and rules imposed by the DFA if it means reopening our employment opportunities and the doors of education. Through a battle for women’s rights we can achieve our goals.”

Everyone should support Afghan women in their right-seeking and end this injustice by increasing their confidence and morale