January 28, 2024
3 mins read

Int’l Organisations Urge Taliban to Reopen Schools for Girls

As the world celebrated the International Day of Education on January 24, various international organisations have urged for the opening of schools for girls….reports Asian Lite News

International organisations have called for lifting the ban on girls’ education, as for over two years now, girls have been barred from accessing education in Afghanistan, TOLO News reported.

As the world celebrated the International Day of Education on January 24, various international organisations have urged for the opening of schools for girls.

The UN special envoy for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, Amnesty International, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Food Programme, and other international groups asked the Taliban to lift the ban on girls’ education, as reported by TOLO News.

Roza Otunbayeva, in a video released by UNAMA News on social media, ‘X’ emphasised that providing education for all is the foundation for Afghanistan’s future.

“In Afghanistan, education for all, for girls and boys, women and men, is more than just a fundamental right. It is the foundation for Afghanistan’s future,” she said.

On the International Day of Education, Otunbayeva highlighted that the opening of schools is not just a demand of Western nations but also the Muslim world, according to TOLO News.

She further urged the Taliban to recognise that education is not just a moral imperative but critical for prosperity and peace.

Moreover, Otunbayeva stressed that the continued deprivation of Afghan girls from education will not only affect all Afghans but will also isolate Afghanistan globally.

“To maintain the current path only inflicts further harm on all Afghans and risks isolating Afghanistan from both the Islamic world and the international community,” she added.

“On this International Education Day, UNHCR continues to support the education of boys & girls. Despite challenges, education remains a beacon of hope for Afghans.”

Further reiterating support, the UNHCR Afghanistan emphasised that the organisation works across Afghanistan to empower displaced and returnee communities.

“The UNHCR works across Afghanistan to empower displaced and returnee communities to shape a brighter future amidst adversity,” the UNHCR Afghanistan posted on X.

Amnesty International, in a statement, urged the Afghan government to ensure access to healthcare, reopen schools and universities, and allow women to work.

“Grant women and girls their full spectrum of rights including access to education for girls of all ages by immediately re-opening all schools and universities, ensuring access to healthcare, and allowing women to return to work,” the organisation stated.

“In the holy religion of Islam, every day is the day of education, but unfortunately, today, on the International Day of Education, schools and universities are closed. We hope that the government of the Islamic Emirate reopens the closed doors of education as soon as possible,” said Tafsir Seyaposh, a women’s rights activist.

However, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid did not comment on the education of girls above the sixth grade; he has said the provision of education is one of the priorities of the current government.

“Education is a necessity, and the Islamic Emirate has prioritised education. We are trying to spend more of the budget on the education sector,” Mujahid said.

Notably, it has been over 800 days that girls above the sixth grade have not been allowed to go to school and nearly 400 days that universities have been closed to female students. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Iran Urged to Probe Killing of 9 Pakistanis in Saravan

Previous Story

‘China’s Defector Repatriation Backs Pyongyang’s Authoritarian Rule’

Next Story

India, France agree to deepen integration in key sectors

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan’s Shadow War in Balochistan

At least 50 killed by Pakistan-backed death squads in Balochistan in April, says HRCB — toll expected to rise in May….reports Asian Lite News The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reported

Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks

The upcoming talks follow a significant hiatus in diplomatic engagement between the two nations, which have been locked in a brutal conflict since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Russia and

UN Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers

Thursday was observed as the 77th UN Peacekeepers Day, honouring the work of 61,353 peacekeepers, of whom 5,375 hailed from India….reports Asian Lite News Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who

Modi’s New Warfare Playbook

Modi has upended the old playbook and India and Pakistan are entering dangerous new territory where nuclear deterrence is no longer a guarantee against conventional conflict…writes Collins Chong Yew Keat The India-Pakistan

Turkey’s Jet Roars, West Watches

It is visible that Turkey is intentionally reducing reliance on U.S. and Western military imports, especially F-16s and the failed F-35 partnership, to achieve strategic independence….writes Ankit V In 2016, Ankara announced
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Taliban Turn Focus On Posters

The owners of beauty salons in Kabul criticised the decision

Afghan FM, Kazakh envoy discuss trade ties

Muttaqi also met with Chinese ambassador Wang Yu and discussed