Afghanistan Peace Campaign
On International Day of the Girl, Hamid Karzai stated that girls, like boys, play a vital role in the advancement of society, and their exclusion from social life and education causes irreparable harm. He urged the Taliban to reopen schools and universities for girls.
Karzai emphasized on Friday that “we must do everything we can to educate our children and for the good and well-being of our country.”
Karin Decker, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, stressed that Afghanistan’s future is bleak without girls’ participation in society.
On October 11, International Day of the Girl, Decker reaffirmed the U.S. mission’s commitment to supporting Afghan girls’ education.
Many international organizations reiterated the importance of girls’ education on October 11, calling for the removal of restrictions on Afghan women.
Rosa Otunbayeva of UNAMA highlighted that it has been 1,120 days since the Taliban banned education for girls, emphasizing their suffering.
The collective calls for action on International Day of the Girl underscore the urgent need to prioritize education and opportunities for Afghan girls, as their empowerment is essential for Afghanistan’s future development and stability.