Author: رسانه‌ای گوهر شاد

1 week ago - 85 Visits

On the 1,804th day of the closure of girls' schools above the sixth grade in Afghanistan, Afghanistan Rights Monitor reiterated its call for advocacy for the reopening of girls' schools. In a message published on its X account, Afghanistan Rights Monitor emphasized the right to education for girls and called for the reopening of school doors to them. This organization stressed that after five years of deprivation from education, girls still wish to return to their classrooms and pursue their dreams and goals. In its message, Afghanistan Rights Monitor quoted a female student saying: "I am an Afghan girl who still dreams of sitting in the classroom again. My books are waiting for me, and my dreams are alive." Afghanistan Rights Monitor further called for the reopening of schools for girls, emphasizing that education is a right for Afghan girls that must be restored to them. The deprivation of girls from education has faced widespread reactions from human rights organizations and international bodies. Human rights defenders have repeatedly urged the interim government to lift educational restrictions against girls and women. Since taking control of Afghanistan, the interim government has deprived women and girls of education and study opportunities. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to receive education and training. Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a mahram (male guardian), working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.

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1 week ago - 85 Visits

Nader Yar Ahmadi, the head of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Center at the Iranian Ministry of Interior, stated that the number of foreign students in the country has decreased from about 600,000 to 320,000. Mr. Yar Ahmadi mentioned that the Islamic Republic has imposed stricter conditions for extending the residency of migrants. The Iranian Ministry of Education had previously announced that around 600,000 Afghan students were receiving education in the country, but Nader Yar Ahmadi reported a decrease of approximately 280,000 in this figure. Nader Yar Ahmadi stated that last year nearly 1.8 million undocumented migrants were expelled from Iran, and the foreign population in the country has dropped from 6.1 million to less than five million. This report comes at a time when Afghanistan's educational system is facing widespread restrictions, with over two million girls deprived of education beyond the sixth grade. Additionally, there have been multiple reports regarding the prohibition or limitation of Afghan students' enrollment in schools in Iran, including in the provinces of Fars, Kerman, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. The Islamic Republic has begun expelling undocumented migrants for several months now, and this process continues. Afghan citizens residing in Iran have repeatedly complained about mistreatment by the Islamic Republic's police, restrictions on access to services, detention, and forced expulsion back to Afghanistan. The head of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Center of Iran stated that the policy of the Islamic Republic focuses on legalizing the presence of migrants with an emphasis on providing labor.

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1 week ago - 110 Visits

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has recently announced that the increase in severe malnutrition among children has heightened pressure on hospitals in Afghanistan. The organization published a report stating that we should not wait for children to reach a dangerous state and require hospitalization. Dr. Tajuddin Owyala, UNICEF's representative in Afghanistan, emphasized that intervention is necessary to prevent the worsening of children's conditions before they reach a critical stage. Mr. Owyala stressed that UNICEF and its partners need "more flexible and sustainable financial assistance" to combat the malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan. He added: "Across Afghanistan, 3.7 million children are currently suffering from severe wasting; they are severely malnourished, including about one million who are experiencing severe and life-threatening malnutrition." The report continued: "This is a crisis that disproportionately affects the youngest and most vulnerable individuals: nearly 40 percent of children hospitalized for severe wasting and medical complications are infants under six months old. Children under two years old account for 83 percent of cases of severe acute malnutrition." Mr. Owyala noted: "We are currently witnessing immense pressure on hospitals; since the beginning of the year, more than half a million children have been hospitalized due to severe wasting and are at high risk. The cases of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications have increased by one-third compared to the same period last year." The rise in child malnutrition in Afghanistan has raised concerns as many families face challenges in accessing health services and meeting basic needs.

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2 weeks ago - 90 Visits

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced that it is providing women entrepreneurs across Afghanistan with professional training, start-up capital, and access to larger loans to help them expand their businesses. The UNDP said in a post on its X account that the support is aimed at economically empowering women and strengthening their businesses across Afghanistan. The UNDP added that this approach connects different sectors of the local economy, meaning that supporting one business can indirectly contribute to the growth of other businesses as well. In its report, the UNDP highlighted the case of a woman named Azita in Herat, who two years ago completed a greenhouse development training course provided by the UNDP. According to the report, after completing the course, Azita received $1,000 in start-up capital, which enabled her to establish her own greenhouse business. The UNDP said that last year it also facilitated a loan of $3,791 for Azita, allowing her to expand her economic activities. According to the agency, Azita previously had no source of income, but now earns at least 10,000 Afghanis per month through her greenhouse and has created employment opportunities for six other people, including three women. The UNDP emphasized that supporting women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan can not only increase household incomes but also create job opportunities and strengthen the local economy.

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2 weeks ago - 89 Visits

Sahra Karimi, an Afghan filmmaker, has announced the production of her 12-minute short film "Memory of Kabul" in Berlin. In a message posted on her X account, she stated that this work is about Afghanistan and the experiences of the women and girls of the country. She further emphasized that the idea for this film came to her while walking the streets of Berlin on August 15. Karimi added that to produce the film, she gathered collaborators from India, the Czech Republic, Finland, and Berlin, completing the filming in three days. "Memory of Kabul" features Arzu Aryapur, Hosseina Akbar, and Omran Kakar. Sahra Karimi is responsible for writing and directing this work, while Hershiman Anand is the cinematographer. Karimi mentioned that creating this film was an opportunity for her and her collaborators to produce a short yet significant piece about Afghanistan, with a narrative centered on the experiences and situation of Afghan women. According to information released by Karimi, the editing of the film will take place in the United States, and color correction and sound design will be done in Prague. She also emphasized that "Memory of Kabul" is expected to be completed by the end of December.

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2 weeks ago - 138 Visits

The United Nations Development Programme has recently announced that 75% of families in Afghanistan are unable to meet their basic needs, including access to food, healthcare services, and shelter. In a statement released the organization mentioned that it is working with its partners to provide essential services to over five million people across Afghanistan. The United Nations Development Programme further emphasized that thousands of schools and healthcare centers in Afghanistan lack sustainable electricity or face limited access to power. The organization added that it has provided solar energy to 1,300 healthcare centers and schools in 19 provinces of Afghanistan. Additionally, the United Nations Development Programme stated that it has delivered 15.6 million instances of essential healthcare services to the citizens of Afghanistan. These services include treatment and prevention of malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. The United Nations Development Programme has also noted that more than five million people now have access to clean energy in 6,600 public facilities.

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2 weeks ago - 62 Visits

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has recently highlighted the importance of supporting the nutrition of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as ensuring children have access to diverse and nutritious foods. In a statement, the organization noted that after a child reaches six months of age, families need support to provide the diverse and nutritious foods necessary for their children's healthy growth. The statement mentioned that the provision of health services, access to clean water and sanitation facilities, vaccination, and social support should be carried out alongside nutritional programs to effectively assist vulnerable families. UNICEF emphasized that it and its partners are working towards this goal, with one of the initiatives being the "First Foods" program, which focuses specifically on children aged six to 23 months. The statement highlighted that children require diverse and nutritious foods for healthy growth; however, many vulnerable families still face barriers in accessing appropriate food and essential services. UNICEF has called for strengthened support for mothers and children and coordinated action to ensure proper nutrition and guarantee the healthy growth of children. It is worth noting that adequate nutrition for mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding, along with children's access to diverse and nutritious foods, is considered crucial for their healthy development.

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2 weeks ago - 110 Visits

The United Nations' Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan has recently announced that it assists girls and women who are overcoming addiction to achieve economic empowerment. The organization shared the story of a girl named Sahar, who turned to sewing after overcoming addiction and is now teaching others the skill. The Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan emphasized that it has helped Sahar establish her own sewing workshop, and she is currently earning over $60 per month. Sahar is now teaching sewing skills to 10 other girls. She stated, "I want to help other girls." While the United Nations emphasizes the importance of creating businesses for women, the caretaker government has deprived women and girls of education and training since taking control of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, despite the fact that the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of schoolgirls being unable to access education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in both domestic and international NGOs, as well as in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.

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3 weeks ago - 140 Visits

Abdullah Sarhadi, the former governor of Bamiyan, has admitted that during the first term of the current government's rule in Afghanistan, he destroyed the historical Buddha statues. Mr. Sarhadi made these statements in an interview with the BBC World Service, saying, "I destroyed them with my own hands, and everything we did is in accordance with God's guidance and law... We break idols, not sell them." He emphasized, "I do not regret the destruction of the historical Buddha statues. Why should I regret? It was God's will." The current government, on March 11, 2001, under the orders of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the former leader of this group, destroyed the giant Buddha statues in Bamiyan using explosives and artillery fire. Abdullah Sarhadi, who was a military commander at that time, has now admitted his role in the destruction of these historical statues. It is worth mentioning that the colossal statue of Shakhyamuni, standing at 53 meters, and the smaller statue at 35 meters were carved into the mountains in Bamiyan province in central Afghanistan between 300 and 700 AD. The destruction of these statues, which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, faced widespread international condemnation and outrage.

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3 weeks ago - 88 Visits

The United Nations has criticized the caretaker government's restrictions against women and girls, reiterating that the five-year deprivation of Afghan girls from their right to education is an obstacle to the country's economic and social progress. In a message posted on its X account, the organization warned: "Every day that girls are prevented from going to school and women are barred from participating in the workforce, Afghanistan's social and economic progress is pushed further back." Using the hashtag "Let Afghan Girls Learn," the UN has once again emphasized the right to education for girls and women in Afghanistan. Since regaining power, the caretaker government has halted the education of girls beyond the sixth grade and subsequently imposed restrictions on women's higher education and employment. These policies have faced widespread criticism from the UN and international human rights organizations. The United Nations had previously warned that the continued deprivation of girls and women from education and work would have long-term consequences for Afghanistan's economy, development, and social stability.

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