‘Absolutely wrong’, Türk warns against ban on women in Afghan NGOs

The measure was issued by reality The Ministry of Economy on December 26 implemented a two-year decree banning women from working with domestic and international NGOs.

In his declareMr. Türk emphasized the devastating impact on the delivery of vital humanitarian aid in Afghanistan that the decree would have, where more than half the population lives in poverty.

He noted that NGOs are essential to the survival of millions of Afghans, providing life-saving assistance to women, men and children.

“This is completely the wrong path,” Mr. Türk said. reality administration reconsidered what he described as “The decree is deeply discriminatory.”

Women’s rights are under siege

Since coming to power, Afghanistan reality The government restricted the rights of women and girls, prohibiting them from attending school, working, receiving health care, and traveling.

These measures, including the latest crackdown on NGO work, have effectively removed women from public life, undermining Afghanistan’s prospects for progress.

Mr. Türk emphasized that “no country can progress – politically, economically or socially – while excluding half of its population from public life.”

A call to rethink the way forward

The High Commissioner called on Afghanistan’s leaders to rethink their ways, not only for the sake of women and girls but also for the future of the entire nation.

He also emphasized the broader implications of these policies for the global community, noting that limiting women’s participation in public life will exacerbate poverty and hinder women’s participation in public life. strive to build a stable and resilient society.

“For the future of Afghanistan reality Authorities must change direction”, Mr. Türk concluded.