Iran, Indonesia voice support for female education in Afghanistan

Iran and Indonesia’s presidents on Tuesday voiced support for the right to education for females in Afghanistan and expressed commitment to help resolve the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Speaking at a joint press conference during his visit to Indonesia, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that women should be able to access education at all levels.

He pointed out that after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran had successfully elevated women to be present in various sectors, such as politics, social affairs, education, and culture.

“Afghan women and girls could elevate the honor of the country because they are an honor for Islam,” Raisi emphasized.

He also said that Iran will support Afghanistan in realizing an inclusive government that represents the country’s faiths and ethnic groups.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo also voiced support for female education in Afghanistan.

“We agree to continue supporting the struggle of the Palestinian people and address the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan by continuing to voice support for education access for women in Afghanistan and provide humanitarian assistance,” Widodo said.

Raisi’s visit to Indonesia, at Widodo’s official invitation, is his first since being inaugurated as president in 2021.