Eleven members of the UN Security Council called on the Taliban regime on Friday to revoke “all oppressive measures” against women in Afghanistan.
“We call on the Taliban to revoke all oppressive measures against women and girls,” said Japanese Ambassador Ishikane Kimihiro, speaking on behalf of 11 members of the UN Security Council (Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France , Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, United States). United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States).
These countries also call on the Taliban regime to “respect the rights of women and girls, as well as their full, equal and meaningful participation and inclusion in all areas of society, from politics and the economy to education and space.” public”.
The declaration of this group of nations also refers to the exclusion of women and girls from schools and universities, as well as the prohibition of the employment of women by national and international NGOs.
“Without them, NGOs will not be able to reach the people, especially women and girls, who most need life-saving materials and services,” the statement explained.
Several humanitarian organizations decided to suspend their activities because of this ban, declared on December 24 by the Taliban government.
“The situation of women and girls in Afghanistan must remain at the top of the Security Council’s agenda,” called the signatories of the statement released this Friday.
The Security Council met this Friday behind closed doors to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
“Today we will discuss a united international response to the actions of the Taliban,” said British Ambassador Barbara Woodward, in a message on the social network Twitter, before the start of the meeting.
Source: TSF
