40 Countries at UN Condemn Restrictions on Women in Afghanistan

Representatives of 40 countries at the United Nations Security Council issued a joint statement condemning the restrictive policies imposed on women and girls in Afghanistan.

The statement was released on Wednesday to mark International Women’s Day, with the countries expressing solidarity with Afghan women and girls facing increasing limitations on their rights and freedoms.

The announcement was made ahead of a Security Council briefing on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), where the situation of women’s rights remains a key concern.

The joint position was presented by countries with shared commitments on women, peace, and security, along with members of the “Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security” at the United Nations.

The countries criticized what they described as systematic violations of the rights of Afghan women and girls and called for greater international attention to the issue.

They also warned that preventing girls from accessing education and restricting women from working could have long-term consequences for Afghanistan’s economic development and social stability.

According to new findings by UNAMA, women in Afghanistan face significantly greater barriers in accessing justice, with the process being four times more difficult for women than for men.

Diplomats and rights advocates say the international community continues to urge stronger engagement and policy changes to improve the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.

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