US envoy emphasizes collective support for women and girls in Afghanistan
As the two-year anniversary of the Taliban’s ban on girls’ university education and the dismissal of women from international organizations approaches, Rina Amiri, the U.S. Special Envoy for Women and Human Rights, has called for comprehensive global support.
On Saturday, December 21, Amiri published an open letter stating that if countries fail to support Afghan girls, women’s rights everywhere will be at risk.
She urged Afghan men, both inside and outside the country, to stand alongside their sisters, daughters, and wives in solidarity.
Amiri emphasized that the international community must prioritize human rights in Afghanistan when engaging with the Taliban.
The U.S. envoy added, “Member states, donors, academic institutions, and the private sector must align their tangible support with the resilience and creativity of Afghan women and girls.”
According to Amiri, the Taliban’s policies pose a transnational threat, and the lack of support for Afghan girls could lead to widespread violations of women’s rights globally.
Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had also marked the two-year anniversary of the ban on girls’ education and called for the immediate revocation of this decree.
The plight of Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule serves as a reminder of the fragility of women’s rights worldwide. Rina Amiri’s call to action underscores the urgency of collective efforts to combat systemic oppression.
The global community must not only advocate for the restoration of Afghan women’s rights but also implement tangible measures to support their education, employment, and empowerment, ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
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