Retno Marsudi, the Indonesian Foreign Minister, stated that women play a crucial role in establishing inclusive peace, and the education of women and girls in Afghanistan must be guaranteed.
Ms. Marsudi made these remarks at the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the need to ensure the education of girls and women in Afghanistan under the control of the interim government.
She added that “investing in women is investing in peace” and expressed her commitment to working towards this goal.
This comes as Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada announced in a joint statement that they will file a complaint against the current government at the International Court of Justice for “violating the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.”
These four countries warned that if the interim government does not end human rights violations, especially against women’s rights, within six months, they will take them to The Hague.
The actions of Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, and Canada have received widespread support both within Afghanistan and from countries around the world.
Additionally, António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, wrote in a message on his X account that he supports all countries and organizations advocating for the removal of “discriminatory” restrictions against women and girls imposed by the current government.
