Afghanistan: Eight Points Regulation for All Agencies
| Publisher | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities |
| Author | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
| Publication Date | 16 July 1997 |
| Reference | AFG-410 |
| Cite as | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities, Afghanistan: Eight Points Regulation for All Agencies, 16 July 1997, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b5178.html [accessed 27 May 2023] |
| Comments | This is an unofficial translation. The international agencies in Kabul received this Regulation and the Eleven Points Regulation for All Hospitals and Clinics in a letter issued by the Religious Police dated 16 July 1997. |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
For all international and national agencies
There must be a group of people amongst you to conduct the others towards goodness, welfare, virtues and prevent them from vice. The Islamic Sharia law is completely valid in our country (Afghanistan). Therefore, all the Muslim citizens should observe and act accordingly.
All the expatriates who are living in Afghanistan should respect and observe the Islamic laws and rules. Based on the policy and working directions of this department we communicate the following.
1. All the humanitarian assistance provided by the international community should be given without any condition.
2. The Islamic Sharia law of our country do not allow the employment of women in government departments of international agencies. Women should not go outside their residence. This should be observed by all international agencies and Afghan NGOs.
3. Women are allowed to work only in health sector at the hospitals and clinics. Agencies should not employ any Afghan women in any other sectors.
4. Any local staff member of agencies who do not observe the Islamic Sharia law should be advised by the agency. Again in case of violation this department will have to take serious action against the staff member.
5. Assistance to widows, poor women should be done through their blood relatives without employment of female surveyors.
6. Women are allowed to work in vocational sectors like embroidery, weaving etc. In the case they do not work from their houses. Our department should be informed before hand through the blood relatives.
7. If the international agencies or Afghan NGOs decide to employ or assist females, they should first obtain permission from our department.
8. To identify the real beneficiaries in surveys, the mullah, wakil and three elders of the district should be contacted.
