November 5, 2024
2 mins read

Karzai calls for reopening schools, universities for girls


The former Afghan president stressed the importance of education in empowering girls and women and fostering a more inclusive society in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News


Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai met the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, Roza Otenbayeva and stressed the urgent need for reopening schools and universities for girls in Afghanistan.
On social media platform X, Karzai reiterated his call for the reopening of educational institutions for girls, emphasizing the importance of education in empowering girls and women and fostering a more inclusive society in Afghanistan.
Former President Hamid Karzai met with Roza Otenbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary for Afghanistan. In this meeting, in addition to the discussion and exchange of views on the current situation in Afghanistan, the former president expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the United Nations in various fields, especially in relation to the provision of educational facilities and attention to the strengthening of the economic power of women.
“Their constructive role in society demanded more cooperation in this matter. The former president considered national understanding to be essential for lasting peace and stability in the country and emphasized the reopening of schools and universities for girls,” read the post.
The head of UNICEF, Catherine Russell on Wednesday said that Afghan girls face few prospects beyond early marriage after being confined at home.
In a post on X, Russel said, “We should all raise our voices for #Afghan girls and women whose voices are being silenced and dreams denied. Locked out of schools, confined to home, rights denied, they have few prospects beyond early marriage. No country can get ahead if half its population is left out.”
According to a recent UN survey, Taliban policies have altered family attitudes toward girls’ education in Afghanistan, with fears of the Taliban and strengthened patriarchal norms leading to reduced support for girls’ education, as per Khaama Press.
Khaama Press reported that the UN report highlighted that over 50 per cent of Afghan women and girls feel that community support for girls’ access to both primary and higher education has declined.
The Taliban have imposed a new, oppressive rule that silences Afghan women’s voices even further, the latest step banning them from hearing each other’s voices to erase “women entirely from public life and society,” reported the New York Post on Wednesday.
The Talibani Minister for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, Khalid Hanafi, banned Afghani women from hearing each other’s voices.
“Even when an adult female prays and another female passes by, she must not pray loudly enough for them to hear,” he said in his message, as reported by NY Post. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Obama invited to landmark joint Assembly session by K’taka

Previous Story

Minority front condemns atrocities in Bangladesh

Next Story

Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit

Latest from -Top News

India, UAE Strengthen Green Partnership

At the IUCN 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh urged stronger India‑UAE climate and biodiversity cooperation….reports Asian Lite News The government said India and the UAE have significant potential to

India Commits to Afghan Growth

As a special gesture, India gifted 20 ambulances to the Afghan people with a symbolic handover being done by the EAM…reports Asian Lite News India on Friday announced plans to expand its

Islamabad, Rawalpindi Shut Down Over TLP Rally

Authorities have placed containers at Faizabad Interchange to block entry into Islamabad from Rawalpindi….reports Asian Lite News In Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi, roads and entry points were sealed, and communication

NY Attorney General indicted in mortgage fraud

The indictment comes just weeks after former FBI Director James Comey was charged in a separate, highly controversial case…reports Asian Lite News New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged in

US targets Chinese flights over Russia

US carriers have long criticised the allowance of Chinese flights over Russia, arguing that the shorter routes reduce travel time and fuel consumption, providing an unfair advantage….reports Asian Lite News The Trump
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Top Qataris Arrive in Kabul to Meet Akhund

Taliban acting Prime Minister Hassan Akhund thanked Qatar for its

Taliban govt demands recognition to address human rights concerns

Mujahid’s remarks come after the ambassador and head of the