OIC reiterates support for girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan
Written By: Hakim Bigzaad
Once again, during its 15th summit in Gambia, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) emphasized providing educational rights for girls and employment for women in Afghanistan.
In the resolution issued at the end of this summit on Sunday, May 5th, it was stated that the organization advocates for the protection and respect of Afghan citizens’ human rights, including supporting the education and employment of women.
It’s noteworthy that Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban, also participated in this meeting.
The OIC has called for further engagement with the de facto administration while emphasizing the immediate resolution of educational challenges facing girls in Afghanistan.
The summit’s final resolution added: “It stresses the need for more efforts to address challenges related to ethnic groups, terrorism, narcotics, and social aspects for inclusive governance to achieve lasting stability.”
Previously, Tariq Ali Bakhit, the OIC’s representative for Afghan affairs, met with Mawlawi Kabir, the political deputy of the Taliban in Afghanistan, during his latest visit and called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls.
He also promised during this meeting that the OIC is ready to support girls’ education in Afghanistan.
It has been nearly three years since girls have been deprived of formal education in the country, and the Taliban government has so far ignored the concerns of the citizens and the demands of the international community in this regard.
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