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UN urges IEA to respect women’s rights in Afghanistan
The United Nations once again called for the reopening of girls’ schools above the sixth grade, saying that Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls are prohibited from going to school.
Alison Davidian, the UN Women Representative in Afghanistan, has criticized the absence of female representatives in the cabinet and added that women face restrictions while traveling.
“Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls are prohibited from going to school; women cannot work in government offices; there are no women in the cabinet and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs,” said Davidian. “Women must be accompanied by a man when traveling; similarly, they should cover their faces in public.
The Islamic Emirate emphasizes constructive interaction with the countries of the region, but none of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries have taken a step towards recognizing the new government.