Ministry of Promotion of Virtue says it addressed over 3,400 women's rights complaints in past 10 months
The Ministry of Promotion of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Hearing Complaints announced that it has reviewed and followed up on thousands of complaints related to women's issues to ensure their Sharia rights in Afghanistan.
In a statement released on Monday, the ministry said 3,511 complaints concerning women's rights were registered over the past 10 months. Of these, 3,481 cases have been addressed, according to the ministry.
Last week alone, officials prevented 73 cases of domestic violence and nine forced marriages, while securing inheritance rights for 15 women, the statement added.
It emphasized that efforts to protect women's Sharia rights and prevent oppression and injustice against them continue in line with a decree from the Leader of the Islamic Emirate.
The ministry urged citizens to report any violations of women's rights or family problems to relevant officials for resolution.
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