The Ministry of Vice and Virtue in Afghanistan has reported significant progress in addressing women’s rights and issues over the past year. During a press conference, officials highlighted key achievements:
Resolving Complaints and Preventing Violence
Kabul 24: Over 5,000 out of nearly 10,000 registered complaints have been effectively addressed
More than 300 cases of forced marriages and nearly 300 cases of women being sold have been prevented
Securing Inheritance Rights
In over 700 cases, women deprived of inheritance rights were able to benefit from their rightful inheritance
4,500 women’s inheritance cases have been handled by the ministry
Transforming Enmities and Punishing Immoral Activities
More than 1,000 enmities have been transformed into friendships through the ministry’s mediation
Over 13,000 individuals involved in immoral activities were punished as a corrective measure
Nearly 1,000 amulet-makers and sorcerers were arrested and handed over to judicial authorities
Reforming Media and Removing Underage Individuals
90% of visual, auditory, and print media broadcasts have been reformed
Nearly 300 underage individuals have been removed from the ranks of the Islamic Emirate
The ministry officials emphasized their commitment to ensuring women’s Islamic rights are upheld with the cooperation of the people.