UNAMA Calls On Taliban To Lift Restrictions On Afghan Women

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has once again urged the Taliban to remove restrictions imposed on women and girls.

The organisation stated that these limitations violate human rights and hinder Afghanistan’s progress. It also warned that the restrictions are exacerbating poverty and isolating millions of people.

Rosa Otunbayeva, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment, stating that the United Nations in Afghanistan stands in full solidarity with Afghan women and girls.

In a statement sent to Afghanistan International, UNAMA urged UN member states to actively support Afghan women’s leadership, amplify their voices, and invest in their resilience and future.

Otunbayeva emphasised that including women in efforts to address Afghanistan’s current and emerging challenges is essential. She stated that the UN will continue to do all they can to invest in the resilience and leadership of Afghan women and girls, who are key to a prosperous and inclusive Afghanistan.

Alison Davidian, Head of UN Women in Afghanistan, echoed that they must stand with Afghan women.

Davidian reiterated that the UN remains committed to defending the rights of all Afghans and will continue working alongside its partners to ensure justice and equality for women and girls in Afghanistan.