‘Deeply Alarmed’: UNSC after Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls
Expressing concern over the situation of women in the war-torn country of Afghanistan, the Security Council called on the Taliban to reopen schools and swiftly reverse these policies and practices, which represents an increasing erosion of fundamental freedoms of people in the country.
Dec 28, 2022, 07:13 AM IST
UNSC members call for opening of schools for all girls in Afghanistan, send unified message to Taliban
The members said that the recent decision by the Taliban is a profoundly disturbing setback.
Mar 27, 2022, 06:30 AM IST
Taliban's ban on girls' education to cause irreparable damage if not reversed: UN Special Envoy
"Taliban decision on girls` education will cause irreparable damage to Afghanistan if not reversed. @DeborahLyonsUN message to the Taliban today, meeting in Qatar with their Doha office head @suhailsaheen1," UNAMA said in a tweet.
Mar 26, 2022, 08:13 AM IST
US, allies call on Taliban to revoke ban on girls' education in Afghanistan
A joint statement issued by Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Italy, Norway, UK, US and the High Representative of the EU has condemned the Taliban`s decision to deny so many Afghan girls the opportunity to finally go back to school.
Mar 25, 2022, 09:24 AM IST
Taliban allows schools, universities in Afghanistan to reopen in March
Deputy Minister of Information and Culture said that the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education are working hard to reopen higher schools and public universities in two months.
Jan 17, 2022, 07:28 AM IST
'Men not allowed to teach girls in Afghanistan': Taliban issue new diktat
Earlier this month, in its first-ever presser after taking over Kabul, the Taliban had assured that the group is committed to providing women with their rights based on Islam.
Aug 30, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
