The statement of the Islamabad International Conference has warned that restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan are weakening the country’s overall capacity.
According to the statement, limiting women and girls’ access to education, employment and parts of public life has reduced their ability to contribute to Afghanistan’s social and economic development.
The conference also expressed concern over the expansion of religious schools under the Taliban and warned that changes to the education system could have wider consequences for the country’s future.
The statement emphasized the importance of education and participation in public life, particularly for women and girls, in strengthening Afghanistan’s institutions and society.
The conference’s remarks come amid continued international concern over restrictions affecting Afghan women and girls, including limits on secondary and higher education and employment.
The statement called attention to the broader effects of these policies on Afghanistan’s human resources and development prospects.