Coinciding with March 8, International Women’s Day, international organizations have emphasized the need to support Afghan women and restore their rights.
The UN Women in Afghanistan said that investing in Afghan women is investing in Afghanistan’s future.
In a message on International Women’s Day, the organization also emphasized that Afghan women continue to fight for their rights despite immense challenges.
Meanwhile the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) emphasized the restoration of Afghan women’s and girls’ rights on International Women’s Day, stating that it amplifies their voices to the world.
Referring to the educational restrictions imposed on Afghan girls, the organization noted that approximately 1.5 million girls have been deprived of education so far.
According to new UNESCO data, if the ban continues until 2030, over 4 million girls will be affected.
UNESCO said that this “concerning regression” has undone decades of progress in women’s and girls’ education.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said that investing in women in the agricultural sector strengthens communities, reduces hunger, and secures Afghanistan’s future.
On International Women’s Day, the organization wrote on X: “We celebrate Afghan women in agriculture who drive food security, economic growth and the fight against hunger.”
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) also announced that on International Women’s Day, we celebrate Afghan women’s bold resistance.
This organization, in a statement, said that despite grave hardships, Afghan women have taken their fate into their own hands.
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) wrote on X that UNICEF Afghanistan and partners are “committed to standing with Afghan women and girls – today and every day It will stand by Afghan women on this day and beyond.”
Indrika Ratwatte, the deputy special representative of the United Nations in Afghanistan, stated that the organization stands in unwavering solidarity with Afghan women and girls.
She clarified that this means investing in their resilience, empowerment, and leadership, amplifying their voices, and advocating for their rights.
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, which is celebrated in many countries around the world as a symbol of women’s struggle for equal rights with men.
International Women’s Day is considered “Working Women’s Day”, and its celebration honors the struggles of women for equality and justice, as well as the sacrifices they have made along the way.