On International Day of Education, EU calls for quality education for all in Afghanistan
The International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24, highlights education’s pivotal role in fostering peace, development, and equality.
The International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24, highlights education’s pivotal role in fostering peace, development, and equality.
In a video statement, Falconer sharply criticized the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls, describing their policies as “unacceptable.”
The shortage of female medical professionals has been exacerbated by Taliban-imposed restrictions on women’s education in the healthcare sector.
Mr. Austin reflected on the aftermath of the withdrawal, noting the widespread concerns at the time about what might follow.
Fereshta Abbasi, Afghanistan researcher at Human Rights Watch, called for urgent international action.
The report says that the Taliban’s restrictive environment has forced women-led organizations to shift from public advocacy to community-level initiatives.
“Muslim voices must lead the way against the Taliban’s oppressive laws,” she said.
While the Taliban were invited to participate in the summit, they declined to attend.
“For the past three and a half years, the Taliban have stripped every Afghan girl of her right to education,”.
They called on the international community to redirect aid funding toward creating online universities for women.