The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said Friday that social justice in the country cannot be achieved without equal access to employment, education and inclusive participation in decision-making.
Marking the World Day of Social Justice, UNAMA outlined what it described as the core conditions for fairness and stability in Afghanistan: equal job opportunities, support for families, universal access to education and broad civic participation.
“Every Afghan has the right to work and earn an income without discrimination and with dignity,” the statement said.
UNAMA also emphasized the need to support families through humanitarian assistance and alternative livelihood opportunities, describing social protection as an essential element of social justice in Afghanistan.
The mission said no country can achieve social justice if half of its population is deprived of secondary education — a reference to the restrictions that have barred many Afghan girls from attending secondary school.
It also called for inclusive dialogue, saying sustainable peace in Afghanistan requires the meaningful participation of women, young people, ethnic communities and people with disabilities in decision-making processes.
The World Day of Social Justice is observed annually to promote equality, combat discrimination and strengthen social cohesion worldwide.
