Survey on the Taliban Banning Contraceptives

Taliban has reportedly banned the use and sale of contraceptives of all sorts in two major cities, Kabul and Mazar-i-Shariff, citing reasons for it being prohibited in the Sharia Law.

The latest Taliban restrictions have sent widespread concerns and outrage about the possible side effects. Specifically, there are concerns about how the ban could affect women in Afghanistan. Allegedly, Taliban fighters patrolling the streets in Kabul told sources that “contraceptive use and family planning is a western agenda.”

Afghanistan’s healthcare system is fragile as it is, making it one of the most dangerous countries in the world to give birth in. The contraception bans could do more harm as there are instances contraceptives and abortions may be required, such as cases of sexual abuse, high-risk pregnancies, etc.

Furthermore, some women opt against having children or more than they already do. Shabnam Nasimi, an Afghan-born social activist in the UK, said: “The Taliban’s control not only over women’s human right to work and study, but now also over their bodies, is outrageous.”

Further, she added, “It is a fundamental human right to have access to family planning and contraception services free of coercion. Such autonomy and agency are essential components of women’s rights such as the right to equality, non-discrimination, life, sexual health, reproductive health, and other basic human rights.”

Another midwife, who fled Kabul after death threats from the Taliban, is in daily contact with her colleagues who have remained. “The contraceptive ban would drastically affect the already deteriorating reproductive health situation in the country,” she said. “I fear the gains we made in the past decade would be lost after this move.”

The issue has prompted Real Research to launch a survey on the topic. Hence, hurry and answer the survey on the Taliban banning contraceptives on the Real Research app from February 21, 2023. After that, you will receive 60 TNCs as a reward.