Albert Khorif, the Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, emphasized the importance of respecting the fundamental rights of the people of Afghanistan, stating that the caretaker government must honor the right to education and other basic rights of citizens, especially girls and women. Mr. Khorif made these remarks in an interview with "TSR Podcast," saying, "Human rights must be respected by everyone in the world, including the Afghan government, and I hope the current government understands this issue." The diplomat further stressed that without access to education for society, particularly for girls, the continued progress and development of Afghanistan will be impossible. Additionally, the Russian ambassador referred to the security situation in Pakistan, expressing satisfaction with his presence there and stating that he loves the country. He mentioned that he compares living conditions in Pakistan with the years he spent in Kabul and now feels a greater sense of security and peace because he can live with his family—an opportunity that was not available to him in Kabul. It is worth noting that he has served for years as a senior Russian diplomat in Afghanistan. This Russian diplomat also speaks Persian and Pashto. However, he expressed concern that the security situation in Pakistan is gradually changing, warning that insecurity is slowly spreading to some areas of Pakistan, especially border regions and districts adjacent to Afghanistan. While this Russian official has called for the respect of women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan, the current government has deprived women and girls of education and schooling since taking control of Afghanistan. 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 government's actions have resulted in millions of schoolgirls being unable to receive education. Moreover, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan. Despite widespread global pressure and repeated requests from international organizations, the current government has not changed its policies so far.

Jan Egeland, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has recently stated that over four million Afghan migrants are overlooked and forgotten victims of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran. Mr. Egeland wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that as the attacks by the U.S. and Israel began in Iran, many Afghan migrants lost their jobs in construction and other informal sectors. He emphasized that currently, with rising inflation and falling incomes, Afghan migrants can no longer afford food or pay their rent. The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council further stated: "The cost of food has nearly doubled compared to last year. People are forced to skip meals, postpone medical treatments, and go into debt, all while enduring the horrors of war and displacement." He highlighted that the Norwegian Refugee Council in Tehran has provided emergency cash assistance to thousands of migrant families in Iran so they can meet their basic needs and purchase food. The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council mentioned that as the crisis deepens, needs have increased significantly, and this organization only has funding to assist an additional thousand families. Jan Egeland added that if more funding is not secured, the emergency aid from this organization will face a complete financial shortfall within a month, leaving many needy individuals without assistance. It is worth noting that the war between the U.S. and Israel has claimed several victims among Afghan migrants. According to reports from Iranian media, over ten Afghan citizens, including members of one family, have been killed in the attacks by the U.S. and Israel in Iran.

Zakia Khodadadi, a para taekwondo athlete from Afghanistan residing in France, has become the champion of the European Para Taekwondo Championships 2026 for the second time and has won the gold medal in these competitions. Ms. Khodadadi announced on her Instagram account that she secured first place in the European Championship by defeating opponents from Italy, Georgia, and Turkey. In this tournament, Zakia Khodadadi participated in the under 47 kg weight category and became the champion by overcoming her Turkish opponent in the final match. The "Euro Taekwondo 2026 Munich" competitions started on May 11 in Munich, Germany, and concluded on May 14. It is noteworthy that Zakia Khodadadi also won a bronze medal at the Rio Open G2 2025 para taekwondo competition in Brazil last spring. Ms. Khodadadi is the first female athlete from Afghanistan to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, earning the title of "brave woman" in this sporting event. Before winning the gold medal at the European Para Taekwondo Championships, she had previously won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Grand Prix, a silver medal at an international competition in Albania, and a bronze medal at the Para Taekwondo competition in Egypt in 2016. It should be noted that Zakia Khodadadi was awarded the Emerging Leadership category of the International Paralympic Committee's International Women's Day Award 2025 for her advocacy of women's rights in Afghanistan, particularly the right to education and sports for girls. While Zakia Khodadadi becomes a champion in this period, women and girls in Afghanistan are deprived of participating in sports activities. Since the current government came to power, extensive restrictions have been imposed on women's presence in public spheres, including sports. According to reports from international organizations, women in Afghanistan are not allowed to attend clubs,، participate in sports competitions, or engage in formal training. These restrictions have led many female athletes to stop their activities or leave the country to continue their pursuits.

The Franco Louis organization has announced that Shamim Frotan, a poet and writer from Afghanistan, has received a literary award from the 17th International Literary Festival organized by the "Franco Louis" institution in Italy. This organization stated in a press release that the festival is held annually in the city of Grottammare, Italy, and poets and writers from various countries participate in it. The announcement emphasized that the purpose of holding this festival is to introduce outstanding works in the field of contemporary poetry and literature among different countries. It was mentioned in the announcement that the submitted works were reviewed by an international jury in various categories, and Shamim Frotan, a young poet from Afghanistan, succeeded in receiving the literary award. In recent years, the "Franco Louis" literary festival has been recognized as one of the important platforms for cultural exchange and showcasing literary talents at an international level. It is worth noting that Shamim Frotan was previously a journalist for the daily newspaper Rah-e-Madaniyat and 8Sobh, and after the takeover of the interim government in Afghanistan, he sought asylum in Italy. While Shamim Frotan succeeds in receiving a literary award, the interim government has deprived women and girls of education and learning opportunities since its takeover of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to pursue education and learning. Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a mahram (male guardian), and working in domestic and international NGOs as well as even in UN offices in Afghanistan.