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Afghan women modest by choice
MOST WOMEN in Afghanistan prefer the traditional attire to modern dresses. Judge of Supreme Court of Afghanistan Chief Justice Abdul S Azeimi stated this. He was talking about the post-Taliban era in his country during his visit his Lucknow to attend the CMS Peace Mission and World Democracy Summit.
MOST WOMEN in Afghanistan prefer the traditional attire to modern dresses. Judge of Supreme Court of Afghanistan Chief Justice Abdul S Azeimi stated this.
He was talking about the post-Taliban era in his country during his visit his Lucknow to attend the CMS Peace Mission and World Democracy Summit.
“There is no legal binding on them against wearing western dresses, but the women feel strongly for our rich cultural heritage and tradition,” he added.
During the Taliban era that ended four years ago, women were expected to follow the dress code strictly.
During the 25-year-long Taliban era, some 800 girls were going to school, but now over 5 million girls are enrolled in different schools. The total population of the country is 25 million.
“Afghan constitution is only one year old and a lot had been done to form the Constitution. We have studied the constitutions of most of the Asian countries, but by-and-large the basis of it remains the same,” he added. Justice Azeimi is the first Chief Justice of Afghanistan in the post-Taliban era.
“Our constitution is one of the best and has allowed enough room to women,” said Justice Azeimi, adding that of the 102 seats in the Senate, 17 were being represented by women, and 68 seats in Parliament were represented by the fairer sex.
About the safety of Indians working in Afghanistan, he said the threats had not deterred Indians and that they had been working for development of work with much zeal.
Even Indian films are making waves in the post-Taliban era. “One can notice a large number of songs from Hindi movies played on festive occasions in the country,” he said, recalling the Amitabh Bachchan-starring Khuda Gawah. The film was huge success in Afghanistan.
