Across Afghanistan, thousands of beauty parlours closed down on Tuesday (July 25). One of the last few revenue streams available to Afghan women and a cherished space for socialising, beauty parlours in the South Asian nation are now permanently closed following an order by Afghanistan rulers Taliban.&nbsp;

This ban is the latest in a series of Taliban orders curtailing the already limited freedoms women had in Afghanistan, following the 2021 chaotic withdrawal of United States troops.

<h2>Women, employment and an economy in crisis&nbsp;</h2>

On Tuesday, as per AFP, many salons in Kabul had already closed, while others attempted to stay open till the last possible minute.&nbsp;

Talking to the new agency, one proprietor said that she had been forced to sign a declaration saying that she was shutting down her salon willingly, and would hand in her licence to operate.

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"The scene was terrible — they came with military vehicles and guns," she said on the condition of anonymity.

"What can a woman do in the face of so much insistence and pressure?"

Reuters reports that as per industry estimates, the ban will lead to the closure of some 12,000 beauty businesses and around 60,000 women losing their jobs.&nbsp;

The UN Secretary General's special representative in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva told Reuters that the ban "will disproportionately impact female entrepreneurs, which is a setback for resilience, poverty reduction, and economic recovery."

As per the International Labor Organization (ILO),&nbsp;the ban will create a "significant" decrease in women's employment.&nbsp;

<h2>Why beauty salons are important to Afghan women</h2>

Apart from the above-mentioned financial aspects, beauty salons in deeply patriarchal Afghanistan provided the women with a female-only space where they could meet outside their homes.&nbsp;

They served as a safe space where women could gather without a male chaperone, socialise and even prepare for celebrations like weddings.

<h2>The ban order</h2>

Taliban announced the ban on beauty salons last month. In June, the Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice announced the forced closures, giving women a grace period to comply with the order.

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AFP reports that the ministry claimed that extravagant sums spent on beauty treatments like makeovers cause hardship for poor families. Labelling some treatments 'un-Islamic', it further said that too much make-up prevents women from proper ablutions for prayer.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Across Afghanistan, thousands of beauty parlours closed down on Tuesday (July 25). One of the last few revenue streams available to Afghan women and a cherished space for socialising, beauty parlours in the South Asian nation are now permanently closed following an order by Afghanistan rulers Taliban.

Across Afghanistan, thousands of beauty parlours closed down on Tuesday (July 25). One of the last few revenue streams available to Afghan women and a cherished space for socialising, beauty parlours in the South Asian nation are now permanently closed following an order by Afghanistan rulers Taliban. This ban is the latest in a series of Taliban orders curtailing the already limited freedoms women had in Afghanistan, following the 2021 chaotic withdrawal of United States troops. Women, employment and an economy in crisis On Tuesday, as per AFP, many salons in Kabul had already closed, while others attempted to stay open till the last possible minute. Talking to the new agency, one proprietor said that she had been forced to sign a declaration saying that she was shutting down her salon willingly, and would hand in her licence to operate. Also read | Taliban order closure of hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan, further restricting women's rights "The scene was terrible — they came with military vehicles and guns," she said on the condition of anonymity. "What can a woman do in the face of so much insistence and pressure?" Reuters reports that as per industry estimates, the ban will lead to the closure of some 12,000 beauty businesses and around 60,000 women losing their jobs. The UN Secretary General's special representative in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva told Reuters that the ban "will disproportionately impact female entrepreneurs, which is a setback for resilience, poverty reduction, and economic recovery." As per the International Labor Organization (ILO), the ban will create a "significant" decrease in women's employment. Why beauty salons are important to Afghan women Apart from the above-mentioned financial aspects, beauty salons in deeply patriarchal Afghanistan provided the women with a female-only space where they could meet outside their homes. They served as a safe space where women could gather without a male chaperone, socialise and even prepare for celebrations like weddings. The ban order Taliban announced the ban on beauty salons last month. In June, the Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice announced the forced closures, giving women a grace period to comply with the order. Also read | Exclusive: Afghan women react to veiled attempts to legitimise Taliban's rule AFP reports that the ministry claimed that extravagant sums spent on beauty treatments like makeovers cause hardship for poor families. Labelling some treatments 'un-Islamic', it further said that too much make-up prevents women from proper ablutions for prayer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Afghan women lose another safe space as Taliban's beauty salon ban comes into force

Taliban have&nbsp;given Afghan women one month to shut down beauty and hair salons. In its latest crackdown on women's access to public places, the Taliban administration's morality ministry has ordered that these women-run establishments must be shut.

<h2>The diktat</h2>

As per Bloomberg, in a text message on Tuesday, the Tabilan's Ministry of Vice and Virtue said that "all beauty salons operated by women in Kabul and other provinces should be banned immediately and follow our order."

The message also warned that those found violating the order would "face legal action".

Speaking to BBC, a spokesman from the Vice and Virtue Ministry&nbsp;said that&nbsp;starting&nbsp;July 2&nbsp;— when they were initially informed about the decision — businesses have been given a one-month deadline to comply.

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The Taliban government has not provided an explanation for the ban on beauty salons or offered any alternatives for women once they are closed. This latest move further curtails women's rights and reflects the ongoing challenges faced by women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

Talking to Bloomberg, Jamila Afghan, an Afghan women’s rights activist who fled Afghanistan and now lives in Turkey, said that the latest ban "will affect thousands of makeup artists and close hundreds of beauty shops nationwide."

"The Taliban don’t consider women as human beings but as a commodity to own and oppress," she remarked.

<h2>Beauty parlours and the Taliban rulers</h2>

The closure of beauty salons is part of a broader range of measures imposed by the Taliban during their previous rule from 1996 to 2001.

However, after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the salons reopened and operated until the Taliban regained power two years ago.&nbsp;

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Since the Afghan rulers took over the nation, shop windows were often covered, and images of women outside salons were spray-painted to conceal their faces.

<h2>Other bans or restrictions on women</h2>

BBC reported&nbsp;that since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, women's freedom&nbsp;has&nbsp;progressively diminished. They have been barred from attending schools, gyms, and parks, and were recently banned from working for the United Nations.&nbsp;

The Taliban has also enforced strict dress codes, mandating that women only expose their eyes and requiring them to be accompanied by a male relative when travelling more than 72 kilometres (48 miles).

According to Bloomberg, currently working in hospitals as nurses and doctors is the only job&nbsp;women are allowed to perform in the nation. The ever-increasing restrictions have reportedly forced women to secretly work from home as teachers and makeup artists.

<h2>International condemnation</h2>

The international community, including foreign governments and the United Nations, has repeatedly condemned the Taliban's restrictions on women. However, despite the widespread international condemnation and protests by women and activists advocating for their rights, the group has continued to impose these restrictions.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Taliban have given Afghan women one month to shut down beauty and hair salons. In its latest crackdown on women's access to public places, the Taliban administration's morality ministry has ordered that these women-run establishments must be shut.

Taliban have given Afghan women one month to shut down beauty and hair salons. In its latest crackdown on women's access to public places, the Taliban administration's morality ministry has ordered that these women-run establishments must be shut. The diktat As per Bloomberg, in a text message on Tuesday, the Tabilan's Ministry of Vice and Virtue said that "all beauty salons operated by women in Kabul and other provinces should be banned immediately and follow our order." The message also warned that those found violating the order would "face legal action". Speaking to BBC, a spokesman from the Vice and Virtue Ministry said that starting July 2 — when they were initially informed about the decision — businesses have been given a one-month deadline to comply. Also read | Taliban govt in Afghanistan is helping US to 'end' Al-Qaeda: President Joe Biden The Taliban government has not provided an explanation for the ban on beauty salons or offered any alternatives for women once they are closed. This latest move further curtails women's rights and reflects the ongoing challenges faced by women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Talking to Bloomberg, Jamila Afghan, an Afghan women’s rights activist who fled Afghanistan and now lives in Turkey, said that the latest ban "will affect thousands of makeup artists and close hundreds of beauty shops nationwide." "The Taliban don’t consider women as human beings but as a commodity to own and oppress," she remarked. Beauty parlours and the Taliban rulers The closure of beauty salons is part of a broader range of measures imposed by the Taliban during their previous rule from 1996 to 2001. However, after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the salons reopened and operated until the Taliban regained power two years ago. Also read | Taliban publicly execute murder suspect, second since takeover Since the Afghan rulers took over the nation, shop windows were often covered, and images of women outside salons were spray-painted to conceal their faces. Other bans or restrictions on women BBC reported that since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, women's freedom has progressively diminished. They have been barred from attending schools, gyms, and parks, and were recently banned from working for the United Nations. The Taliban has also enforced strict dress codes, mandating that women only expose their eyes and requiring them to be accompanied by a male relative when travelling more than 72 kilometres (48 miles). According to Bloomberg, currently working in hospitals as nurses and doctors is the only job women are allowed to perform in the nation. The ever-increasing restrictions have reportedly forced women to secretly work from home as teachers and makeup artists. International condemnation The international community, including foreign governments and the United Nations, has repeatedly condemned the Taliban's restrictions on women. However, despite the widespread international condemnation and protests by women and activists advocating for their rights, the group has continued to impose these restrictions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Afghan women lose another safe space as Taliban's beauty salon ban comes into force

Taliban order closure of hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan, further restricting women's rights