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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Breaking the Silence: Addressing HIV in Beauty Salons"

Beauty and barber shops, as trusted spaces in the Black community, have the potential to play a crucial role in preventing HIV infections among Black women. A study suggests that discussing HIV prevention and PrEP in hair salons can increase awareness and knowledge of the drug among Black women, addressing misconceptions and increasing access to PrEP. The initiative, called UPDOs Protective Styles, provides salon stylists with training, resources, and signage to facilitate conversations about HIV and PrEP. The study highlights the need for culturally responsive HIV prevention strategies tailored to Black women, who face barriers such as medical mistrust, systemic racism, and lack of access to healthcare. By utilizing community spaces like beauty salons, we can empower Black women with information and promote self-care.

via HuffPost|

#beauty-salons #black-women #community-intervention

human-rights2 years ago•5 min saved

Taliban's Crackdown on Beauty Salons Sparks Global Outrage

The Taliban has ordered all beauty salons in Afghanistan to close, citing violations of Islamic principles and economic hardship. The ban has sparked rare public protests and raised concerns from international groups about its impact on female entrepreneurs. The United Nations is engaged with Afghan authorities to reverse the prohibition, stating that it negatively affects women's rights and contradicts support for women's entrepreneurship.

via The Associated Press|

#afghanistan #beauty-salons #human-rights

social-issues2 years ago•7 min saved

Taliban's Beauty Salon Ban Leaves Afghan Women Jobless and Unsafe

The Taliban has issued a ban on beauty salons in Kabul, causing panic and dismay among Afghan women. This is one of the latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban, severely curbing women's participation in public life. The ban will result in the closure of around 3,000 women-run salons, which were one of the few places where women could openly work under Taliban rule. The UN has warned that the Taliban's actions may amount to gender apartheid and gender persecution. The ban has been condemned by U.N. officials and Western diplomats, who argue that it further restricts women's work opportunities and transforms the country into a cruel outlier.

via NPR|

#beauty-salons #gender-persecution #kabul

social-issues2 years ago•1 min saved

Taliban Bans Beauty Salons, Deepening Women's Suffering in Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan have banned women's beauty salons, claiming that they offered services forbidden by Islam and caused economic hardships for grooms' families during wedding festivities. The ban is the latest restriction on the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, following edicts barring them from education, public spaces, and most forms of employment. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on female entrepreneurs, as many salon owners are now facing financial uncertainty.

via Yahoo News|

#afghanistan #beauty-salons #economic-hardships

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Taliban forces closure of women's beauty salons in Afghanistan

The Taliban have ordered hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan to shut down, adding to the growing list of restrictions faced by women in the country. This comes as part of a series of measures imposed by the Taliban since they seized power in 2021, including barring women from classrooms, gyms, and parks, and banning them from working for the United Nations. Women are also required to dress in a way that only reveals their eyes and must be accompanied by a male relative when traveling more than 72km. The closure of beauty salons was a common practice during the Taliban's previous rule from 1996 to 2001 but had reopened after the US-led invasion. The Taliban government has not provided any explanation for the ban or offered alternatives for women.

via BBC|

#afghanistan #beauty-salons #human-rights