Kabul/Washington(The COW News Digital) The international community has voiced strong condemnation over the Taliban’s ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly targeting women. Under the Taliban regime, Afghan women face systematic discrimination, severe restrictions on basic freedoms, and widespread social marginalization.
According to Afghan media outlet Amaaj News, a coalition of 56 countries issued a joint statement highlighting the alarming situation. The statement emphasized that Afghan women are denied access to education, employment, and free movement, while secondary and higher education for girls has been completely banned for the past four years.
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Georgeta Gigenen, Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan at the United Nations, criticized the Taliban for excluding women and girls from all aspects of public life. She warned that their policies undermine both development and societal stability, leaving half of the population unable to participate in shaping the country’s future.
Tom Fletcher, Assistant Secretary-General of the UN, highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis, reporting that 17.4 million Afghans are currently affected by hunger. International representatives stressed that the Taliban administration has shown no serious effort to address these challenges or engage with global humanitarian initiatives.
Representatives from several countries expressed deep concern. China’s permanent envoy, Fu Kang, cited the escalating humanitarian crisis and terrorism risks, while South Korea’s representative pointed out that restrictive Taliban measures prevent women from working in the UN and other aid organizations. Russia’s delegate, Vasily Nebenzya, emphasized the urgent need to safeguard fundamental freedoms, and Greece’s representative described the situation for women, girls, and minority groups as “extremely perilous.”
Denmark’s envoy, Christina Marks Lassen, urged the international community to prioritize women’s rights in all decisions regarding engagement with the Taliban. The joint statements from multiple nations reflect a growing global consensus that the Taliban’s policies are not only oppressive but also destabilizing the region, threatening both human security and development prospects.
The international outcry underscores the urgent need for multilateral action to protect Afghan women and girls, ensure access to education, and enable participation in public and economic life. The world continues to watch as humanitarian organizations struggle to deliver aid amid systemic restrictions and pervasive insecurity under Taliban rule.
