UN: Deprivation of Girls’ Education Contributes to Afghanistan’s Isolation
Roza Otunbayeva emphasized that depriving girls of education is a major factor in Afghanistan’s growing isolation from the global community.
Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in response to the beginning of the fourth academic year without the presence of girls, stated that the deprivation of education, and thus the violation of the right to education, is one of the main reasons for Afghanistan’s isolation from the international community.
On Wednesday, March 26th, UNAMA issued a statement expressing “deep disappointment” regarding the continued ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan.
The statement emphasized that the prohibition of girls’ education not only affects their future but also negatively impacts the peace and prosperity of the entire people of Afghanistan.
The United Nations mission warned that this action will further intensify Afghanistan’s human rights, humanitarian, and economic crises.
Otunbayeva called for the lifting of the ban on girls’ education and stressed that these restrictions have reduced the prospects for improving Afghanistan’s situation.
On Thursday, March 20th, the new academic year began in the cold regions of Afghanistan with a ceremony in Kabul, where girls had been excluded from secondary and high school education for several consecutive years.
The start of the new academic year without girls in Afghanistan has sparked serious reactions, including from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the European Union, the British Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Amnesty International, and several political figures.
According to statistics from UNICEF, with the commencement of the new academic year in Afghanistan, an additional 400,000 girls have been deprived of their right to education, raising the total number of girls excluded from education to 2.2 million in Afghanistan.
The continuation of these policies not only undermines the fundamental rights of Afghan girls but also hinders the broader social and economic development of the country. The international community has expressed its concern and urges immediate action to ensure that Afghan girls can return to school and realize their full potential.
The urgency of this issue calls for concerted efforts from all stakeholders, including national authorities and international organizations, to create an environment where education for all, especially girls, is accessible and protected. This will not only contribute to the well-being of individuals but will also pave the way for a more stable and prosperous Afghanistan.
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