New Laws Silence Afghan Women, Who Will Be Their Voice?

Earlier this week new laws were introduced into Afghanistan restricting the rights and freedoms of women. Under the Taliban's vice & virtue laws, women's voices and faces have been banned in public spaces in an effort to avoid temptation or tempting others. The rules have sent a shockwave across the world, raising questions of how this can be ethical or legal? We find out what can be done, if anything, to claw back the rights of women in Afghanistan. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Want to try MOVE by Mamamia? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Rachel Woodlock, Lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne & the Acting Deputy Director National Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.