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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

US envoy to UN condemns Taliban's decision on banning girls over grade six in schools

"This decision to deny education to women and girls reneges a long-standing pledge. The Taliban`s refusal to educate its citizens, including women and girls, jeopardizes Afghanistan`s future and its role in the international community," Thomas-Greenfield tweeted.

Mar 24, 2022, 08:42 AM IST