The UN strongly condemns the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for NGOs, calling it deeply discriminatory and harmful to Afghanistan's progress. This ban, issued as a warning to international organizations, is the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Taliban since regaining power, severely limiting women's access to education, employment, and public life. The Taliban's actions contradict their earlier claims of a more moderate approach and have drawn widespread international criticism. The UN urges the Taliban to reverse these policies, emphasizing that a nation cannot thrive while excluding half its population. The ban builds on previous restrictions already in place for Afghan women.