Yalda Hakim, an Afghan-Australian journalist and documentarian, has stated that education is a fundamental human right for everyone; however, women and girls under the rule of the interim government of Afghanistan continue to be deprived of education. In response to the ongoing ban on girls' education by the current government, Ms. Hakim wrote on her X account that it has been 1,675 days since girls have been waiting to return to school. She further emphasized the importance of equal access to education and described the current situation in Afghanistan as an example of the continued restrictions on girls' right to education. This documentarian addressed the girls and women of Afghanistan, stating: "You are not forgotten." The Afghan-Australian journalist and documentarian advocates for the educational rights of Afghan girls, which have been denied by the current government since its takeover of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, the government has also closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the healthcare sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to access education and learning. Additionally, women have been prohibited from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations, and even in United Nations offices in Afghanistan.

Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, stated that his eldest daughter has been deprived of schooling after graduating from the sixth grade and is receiving education online. Mr. Karzai made these remarks in an interview with Der Spiegel magazine, mentioning that his other daughter is currently in the sixth grade and will also remain out of school for several more months. He emphasized that his youngest daughter is in the third grade and that he will do everything in his power to restore the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. In part of his comments, Karzai added that there is no evidence of opposition from the ordinary forces of the caretaker government regarding girls' education. After the current government's takeover of Kabul, some young members of the government have asked him to send their daughters abroad for education. Karzai noted that Afghan religious leaders have repeatedly called for the reopening of girls' schools and the lifting of the ban on women's employment, as this prohibition has weakened Afghan women. The former president stated that the demand for the right to work and education is a legal right for Afghan women. Der Spiegel reported that while many women seek help from Hamid Karzai daily to achieve their fundamental rights, his children, like other girls in Afghanistan, are deprived of in-person education beyond the sixth grade. In this conversation, the former president highlighted that the ban on education, work, and participation for women benefits those who want Afghanistan to remain weak. Karzai made these statements while the current government has deprived women and girls of education and learning since its takeover of Afghanistan. Moreover, in its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, even as 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 access education and learning.

Shahrzad Akbar, a human rights activist from Afghanistan, states that the conflicts between government forces and Pakistan, along with the rising civilian casualties, have intensified the pressures on women who are facing severe restrictions. In a video released by Femena, an organization supporting feminist movements, she mentioned that the exclusion of women from public life, the deprivation of girls above the sixth grade, and extensive restrictions on movement had already made life difficult for women; however, the escalation of insecurity has deepened the crisis. She further emphasized that this situation has made it more challenging for women to access health services and humanitarian aid, especially for families led by women. She noted that restrictions on women's work in aid organizations have also complicated the process of providing assistance to women and children. In part of her remarks, the Afghan human rights activist referred to the story of a female doctor who lost her life during the clashes between government forces and Pakistan: "A female doctor traveling with her young son from Nuristan was shot by Pakistani border forces, and both lost their lives. In a country like Afghanistan, especially in rural areas where female doctors are very few, losing such an individual is a double loss for society." She stressed that this is just one of hundreds of documented cases; there are also instances where families have been completely wiped out as a result of the conflicts. This human rights activist called for serious attention to the multifaceted consequences of these conflicts and stated that without considering the special circumstances of women, the response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan will be incomplete. In addition to this situation, Afghanistan under the current government faces extensive restrictions on women and girls, ranging from the prohibition of education for girls above the sixth grade to severe limitations on work and movement.

With the intensification of the expulsion of Afghan citizens from Pakistan, the movement "Lantern of Afghan Women’s Freedom" has warned that this process poses serious risks, particularly to women, especially civil activists and journalists. In a statement released, the movement noted that the deadline set for the departure of migrants and the increasing pressures occur at a time when "there is no guarantee for a safe, voluntary, and dignified return" to Afghanistan. The statement emphasizes that the forced return of women, particularly those who have worked in the fields of human rights and media, could expose them to direct threats and severe restrictions. The Lantern of Afghan Women’s Freedom movement added that many of these women have been compelled to leave the country due to security conditions and widespread restrictions, and now their return would lead them to an "uncertain and unsafe future." Additionally, international media reports indicate an increase in on-ground pressures on Afghan migrants. The police in Pakistan have warned Afghan residents of Faisal Town in Rawalpindi to leave their homes; an action that has intensified in recent weeks alongside the escalation of expulsions. The movement has called on the Pakistani government to immediately halt the forced expulsion process and reconsider the deadlines imposed. They have also emphasized the necessity of collaborating with international organizations to create humane and sustainable solutions, with special attention to the situation of women. Part of the statement reads: "The treatment of refugees is a real test of commitment to human values; a test whose outcome will determine not only the fate of thousands of individuals but also the credibility of global conscience." The Lantern of Freedom movement has further urged the international community to take immediate and practical actions to protect the lives and dignity of Afghan refugees, especially women, and not to remain silent regarding the current situation. It is worth noting that Pakistan has been hosting millions of Afghan migrants for decades. Currently, thousands are being returned daily through shared border crossings with Pakistan.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, states that over 20 million people, including 5.6 million children, were supported in Afghanistan in the year 2025. In its annual report published day (Monday, April 20), the organization mentioned that these individuals have benefited from health services. UNICEF further emphasized that 10 million children and mothers received essential preventive nutritional services and materials. The United Nations Children's Fund also specified that in addition to this, 4 million children received educational materials and learning resources in schools, community-based educational programs, and emergency situations. According to the report, 2.7 million people gained access to emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services. However, according to UNICEF's report, 2.2 million girls are deprived of education. It is worth noting that Afghanistan is one of the countries facing a high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality. The lack of healthcare facilities, limited access to specialized training, and the great distance between villages and healthcare centers have created serious challenges in providing services to pregnant mothers. In many areas, women give birth at home or in small clinics, and midwives often work with limited resources and without immediate access to specialized guidance.

OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, has recently announced that the risk of gender-based violence in Afghanistan remains high. The agency published a report today (Saturday, April 18) covering the period from April 7 to April 17 of this year, which highlights the damages caused by recent rains and floods. It states that protection partners have provided psychosocial services and support related to gender-based violence to over 2,200 individuals. The report notes: "While broader protection risks remain high, including the increased risk of gender-based violence, child labor, and psychological pressures that are estimated to have affected around 14,000 people." The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs emphasized that humanitarian partners have expanded immediate relief efforts following the recent rains and floods that have impacted most regions of the country. The report states: "Several hundred people have died or been injured, thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed, critical infrastructure including hundreds of kilometers of important roads and several bridges has been destroyed, and vast areas of agricultural land have also been affected." OCHA further added that over 73,000 individuals have been affected and more than 31,000 people have been identified as needing urgent assistance. The office mentions that various UN agencies have provided assistance to affected families. Additionally, the World Food Programme has stated that the recent floods in Afghanistan have caused widespread damage to people's homes and agricultural lands. This comes at a time when most provinces in the country have witnessed extensive rainfall in recent weeks.

Faraidon Farzad recently announced that he was awarded the international "Archimedes" prize for designing an artificial intelligence system that detects the level of infection in wounds of diabetic patients. Mr. Farzad stated that this system determines the infection level through a mobile phone by analyzing images taken of the wounds of diabetic patients. He emphasized that patients can learn about the condition of their wounds using their mobile phones before visiting a doctor. He said, "My design is an intelligent infection prediction system based on machine learning that can save lives and contribute to improving community health." Faraidon Farzad is a doctoral student in the field of artificial intelligence. Due to visa issues, he was unable to attend the award ceremony in Moscow and followed the event online. The Archimedes International Exhibition of Inventions and Innovations in Moscow is one of the largest and most prestigious scientific events in the world, held since 1998 with the support of the Russian government and international organizations to showcase inventions, industrial designs, and new technologies. This festival serves as a platform for researchers and inventors from around the world to compete in various technical and engineering fields.