Afghanistan Peace CampaignHe pointed out that although many members of the interim government are not opposed to girls’ education, he remains hopeful that the situation will improve.
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai told a Russian media outlet that the ban on girls’ education by the Islamic Emirate is a major reason for the international community’s refusal to recognize the current government.
Karzai described girls’ education as a critical issue, stating: “The development of Afghanistan and the reduction of Afghan migration to other countries are directly linked to safeguarding girls’ right to education.”
The former president emphasized: “We want our girls to attend school. We want schools and universities in Afghanistan to be open and for our girls to fully participate in the education process. For Afghans to remain in their homeland, there must be hope for a better future and strong relations with the world.”
In his remarks, Karzai identified girls’ deprivation of education as a major obstacle not only to the recognition of the interim government but also to the overall social welfare of the country.
He pointed out that although many members of the interim government are not opposed to girls’ education, he remains hopeful that the situation will improve.
Karzai stated: “This issue is a serious barrier to both the well-being of the Afghan people and the recognition of the government by the international community. The vast majority of the Taliban support girls’ education. I am very hopeful that progress will be made in this area.”
Yesterday, Karzai also expressed hope that his daughter, who recently completed her primary education, would be able to continue her studies alongside other Afghan girls through to the end of high school and pursue higher education to achieve her dreams, following the recent graduation of his son from high school in Kabul.