Name: Rusna
Province: Logar
I am originally from Logar province but currently residing in Kabul. Prior to the Taliban’s takeover, I worked with my mother at the Ministry of Public Works. Unfortunately, after the Taliban carried out a suicide attack on the ministry, my mother was martyred, but I continued in my role.
Following the Taliban’s rise to power, I also lost my job, although work had served as a source of comfort and healing for my wounds. Since becoming unemployed, I have been traveling between Kabul and Logar with my family.
Recently, the Taliban issued a decree prohibiting the voices of women in public. In Logar, women are not allowed to go outside alone, nor are they permitted to speak to vendors directly; instead, they must communicate their needs to a male companion.
As a result, many women are unable to purchase hygiene products or other personal items, as they feel too embarrassed to ask their fathers or brothers for assistance. Furthermore, in Kabul, women are similarly deprived of the right to speak due to their gender.
