The women of Afghanistan have been oppressed too long. Their lives have turned into desolation and the families of many have been brutally killed. They are suppressed under the veil which conceals their identities. Today, in this presentation I would like to show you some examples of Afghanistan women and how their lives have changed since the rise of the Taliban.
             Once the Taliban came into authority many rules and regulations were produced. Women had to wear a veil in order to conceal them selves. But not only did it conceal them, but it created a barrier between them and life. No longer were they allowed to go out in public without a male family member in their presence. No longer were they allowed to attend school, college or university. No longer were they given medical treatment or checked by the hospital, and no longer were they allowed to have a voice. Yes what I am saying is true. Women were beaten in public for speaking out loud, or expressing an opinion. Local hospitals would only allow male patients and the hospitals that did allow female patients had hardly any medication or equipment. This is not the way that women should be treated. The Taliban would like to think that they are doing everything by Islamic law, but which law states that any women of any status is inferior to man. Which law states that women cannot leave their home without a full burqa on. The TRUE Islamic law states that women and men should be treated with equality. IT DOES NOT STATE THAT WOMEN CANNOT HAVE A LIFE WITHOUT A MAN. The quran states:
             "Their Lord responded to them: "I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you MALE OR FEMALE, YOU ARE EQUAL TO ONE ANOTHER........."
             When you see a woman in a veil what do you expect to see. A woman that is poor, has no job, no home and no status. Well that's wrong. This is what is beneath the veil. Strong minded individuals that have a career, a home, money and more importan...