UN Women: Girls’ Education a Fundamental Right, Not a Privilege

UN Women stresses that education is a fundamental right for every girl and woman, urging immediate global action to ensure access and opportunity.

UN Women has emphasized that education is not a privilege but a fundamental right for all women and girls, ensuring equal access and opportunities. Every girl is entitled to choose and participate in learning without discrimination or restriction.

The organization tweeted on Saturday, January 24, that denying girls education undermines not only individual rights but also broader societal development, peace, and prosperity in affected regions.

The United Nations and international human rights frameworks consistently uphold that education is a basic right. Agencies stress that access to learning is critical for gender equality, social stability, and economic progress.

In Afghanistan, however, the situation remains dire. Since the Taliban regained control, millions of girls have been barred from schools and universities, limiting their futures and the country’s long-term development.

UN agencies, including UNESCO and UNICEF, highlight that the lack of access to education for adolescent girls contributes to a nationwide learning crisis, impacting literacy, vocational skills, and health outcomes.

UN Women calls on the international community to intervene, provide financial and technical support, and ensure safe, inclusive, and consistent access to education for Afghan girls and women.

The agency insists that guaranteeing education for girls is essential not only for personal growth but also for strengthening communities, promoting human rights, and securing Afghanistan’s future stability.

Global cooperation and immediate policy measures are crucial to safeguard Afghan girls’ education, protect their rights, and uphold the principle that learning is a fundamental human entitlement.

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