As girls and women in Afghanistan continue to be deprived of education, the European Union Office in Kabul has stated that these girls deserve more opportunities, not restrictions.
Today (Tuesday, July 15), on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, the EU Office shared a message on its X (formerly Twitter) account, saying it is working with partners to provide women and young girls with the necessary skills and support for education, employment, and development so that they can lead their communities toward a better future.
The message adds that on World Youth Skills Day, the European Union stands with the youth of Afghanistan and invests in skills that generate job opportunities.
Another part of the message reads: “The European Union supports the private sector and entrepreneurship in Afghanistan, which are the main pillars of youth skills development, innovation, and economic resilience. By supporting entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and local businesses, we help Afghan youth turn their ideas into jobs and income.”
It is worth noting that unemployment in Afghanistan is currently a serious crisis. Due to this situation, a large number of Afghan youth are forced to migrate abroad. Meanwhile, neighboring countries continue to deport Afghan migrants and job seekers. At present, the deportation process from Iran is ongoing at a rapid pace.
This comes as the de facto government in Afghanistan, after taking control, has imposed severe restrictions on women’s and girls’ access to education and employment.
Currently, girls above grade six are not allowed to attend school or pursue education. The current government has also barred women from working in government offices and imposed restrictions on other female-run businesses.
Despite international criticism of the current government’s policies toward women and girls, the group has continued to tighten these restrictions.
