Amnesty International has reacted to the widespread restrictions and oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan, stating that the world must not forget Afghan women.
In a message posted on its X account, the organization emphasized that the rights, dignity, and opportunities of Afghan women must remain at the center of global attention.
Amnesty International further asserted that the rights of girls and women are human rights, regardless of where they are in the world.
The organization noted that women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned from education beyond the sixth grade, from attending university, participating in recreational and entertainment programs on television, speaking at public gatherings, going to parks, and engaging in sports.
Additionally, it stated that women in Afghanistan are not allowed to work in non-governmental organizations and cannot travel more than 72 kilometers without a male guardian.
While this organization defends women’s rights, the current government has deprived women and girls of education and learning opportunities since taking control of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, despite the healthcare sector across Afghanistan facing a shortage of personnel.
This government’s actions have resulted in millions of schoolgirls being denied education and training.
Moreover, women have been prohibited from going to gyms, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even at United Nations offices in Afghanistan.
According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.
