As more than 1,638 days pass since girls have been barred from education beyond the sixth grade, the Afghanistan Rights Monitor has once again called for the restoration of the right to education for girls and women across the country. In a message posted on its X account, the organization stated that millions of girls throughout Afghanistan are still deprived of their fundamental right to education. The Afghanistan Rights Monitor emphasized that silence cannot conceal the injustice of the ban on education for girls and women in Afghanistan. The organization criticizes the current government for keeping schools closed and depriving women and girls of education since taking control of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it has closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This government's action has resulted in millions of female students being unable to pursue their education. Over the past four years, human rights organizations, the United Nations, and various governments have repeatedly called for the lifting of the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan; however, these demands have always been met with rejection by the current government.

The United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan has recently announced that since 2021 it has supported more than four million women in the country. In a message posted today (Thursday, March 12 ) on its X account, the fund wrote that this number of women and girls have received assistance through programs supported by the fund. The United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan further emphasized that it supports and stands by women and girls who contribute to their communities. It is worth noting that various United Nations agencies have paid increased attention to women after 2021, following the restrictions imposed by the caretaker government. This comes as the government has deprived women and girls in Afghanistan of education, employment, and personal freedoms. After taking control of Afghanistan, the current government barred women and girls from education and studies. In its latest restriction, it also closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, despite the fact that the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has caused millions of female students to remain deprived of education. In addition, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, and public bathhouses, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a mahram, and working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations, as well as even in United Nations offices in Afghanistan.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Afghanistan has announced that women's participation in work programs not only creates job opportunities but also strengthens their economic and social resilience and empowerment. In a message posted on its X account, the organization stated that locally-based approaches and community involvement can create a safe environment for women to participate in employment programs. It further noted that the employment-focused investment program has aimed to provide job opportunities for women by combining inclusive hiring, community participation, creating conducive work environments, skill training, and establishing savings mechanisms. The ILO in Afghanistan emphasized that women's participation in these programs has led to enhanced economic and social empowerment. Through these activities, women have earned income, expanded their technical and entrepreneurial skills, and consequently increased their economic security and self-confidence. Additionally, the ILO added that women's presence in these programs has contributed to changing attitudes at the community level; sustained dialogues with the community, inclusive program implementation, and showcasing better achievements for families have led to reduced initial resistance and increased acceptance of women's economic roles in society. It is noteworthy that in recent years, several organizations and institutions have attempted to provide vocational training opportunities for women in remaining sectors. Following the ban on women's work, poverty and hunger increasingly threaten families under the care of women in Afghanistan. Despite these prohibitions, the ILO has previously launched educational and livelihood programs in some limited remaining sectors for women, enabling them to take advantage of the few available opportunities for education and work.

Veronika Boskovic Pohar, the European Union’s representative in Afghanistan, says that Afghan women and girls play a unique and decisive role in shaping the future of their country. Marking International Women’s Day, Ms. Boskovic Pohar wrote on her X account that women’s economic empowerment is not only a matter of rights, but also a key factor for Afghanistan’s economic resilience and sustainability. It is worth noting that after the caretaker government regained control of Afghanistan, Afghan women and girls have faced widespread restrictions in access to education, employment, and economic activities. After taking power, the current authorities banned women and girls from education and schooling. In their most recent restriction, they closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, despite the fact that the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This decision has caused millions of schoolgirls to remain deprived of education. In addition, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a mahram, and working in domestic and international NGOs as well as even in United Nations offices in Afghanistan. The policies of the current authorities have led many women and families to lose their sources of income, and their ability to participate in the social and economic life of the country has been severely restricted. International organizations and the European Union have repeatedly warned that excluding women from employment and economic activities will deepen social inequalities and harm the country’s stability and development.

Hamid Karzai, the former President of Afghanistan, has once again called for the lifting of the ban on education and employment for women and girls in the country. In a message posted today (Sunday, March 8) on his X account on the occasion of International Women's Day, Karzai wrote: “I consider it necessary to appreciate the efforts and historic struggles of the women of Afghanistan for the progress and prosperity of the country and to note that women, at different stages and in various fields, have played a prominent role and made valuable contributions alongside men in the growth and development of Afghanistan.” The former president further emphasized: “On this occasion, and considering the necessity that meeting the essential needs of society today and the country’s progress in the future require the participation of women in all social spheres, I once again stress that schools and universities should be reopened to girls as soon as possible, and the conditions should be provided for women to return to work and actively participate in society.” This comes as the caretaker authorities, after regaining control of Afghanistan, first banned education for girls above the sixth grade and later closed the doors of universities to women and girls. This decision has left millions of female students deprived of education. In addition, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, public bathhouses, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations as well as even in United Nations offices in Afghanistan. Experts from the United Nations have described the policies of the caretaker authorities against Afghan women as a “crime against humanity” and stated that these policies could also be considered “gender apartheid.”

The United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan has recently announced that by supporting women and girls in Afghanistan, it is amplifying their voices and stories. In a message posted on its X account, the fund stated that the resilience, determination, and leadership of women and girls in Afghanistan continue to inspire progress even in the most difficult circumstances. The United Nations Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan also called for listening to women’s voices, supporting them, and reflecting their demands and aspirations. This comes at a time when women and girls in Afghanistan are facing severe restrictions that have largely eliminated their meaningful participation in society. Since taking control of Afghanistan, the current authorities have deprived women and girls of education. In their latest restriction, they closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, even though the health sector across the country faces a serious shortage of personnel. This decision has left millions of schoolgirls without access to education. In addition, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, and public bathhouses, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations and even in offices of the United Nations in Afghanistan.

International media have reported that Yalda Hakim, an Afghan-Australian journalist, has won the “Presenter of the Year” award from the Royal Television Society for her work at Sky News. Sky News said in a statement published on its X account that Yalda Hakim was not present at the award ceremony and is currently covering various reports in the Middle East. The statement added that over the past year Hakim has interviewed several prominent world leaders. One of Hakim’s most controversial interviews was with Khawaja Asif, Pakistan’s defence minister. During the interview, Asif was asked about financing and training terrorists and responded that his country had done the “dirty work” for the United States for three decades. Yalda Hakim’s recognition as Presenter of the Year comes at a time when the current authorities, after taking control of Afghanistan, have deprived women and girls of education. In their latest restriction, they closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, even though the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This decision by the current authorities has left millions of schoolgirls without access to education. In addition, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, and public bathhouses, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations and even in United Nations offices in Afghanistan.