On the occasion of International Nurses Day, the European Union Delegation in Afghanistan has recently announced its continued support for the education and professional development of women and girls.
Today (Tuesday, May 22), the delegation posted a message on its X account stating that women and girls constitute a significant part of the health and medical workforce.
The message continued: “On International Nurses Day, we honor the unsung heroes of Afghanistan’s healthcare system.”
It is worth noting that May 12 is celebrated annually as International Nurses Day, recognizing their contributions.
However, UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan will lose approximately 20,000 teachers and nearly 5,000 female health workers by the year 2030.
While the EU emphasizes support for women and girls, the interim government has deprived them of education and learning opportunities since taking control of Afghanistan. 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 government’s actions have resulted in millions of schoolgirls being deprived of 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 domestic and international NGOs, as well as in UN offices in Afghanistan.
