RASC News Agency: In a report by WebIndia, BRICS leaders have strongly urged the Taliban to rescind their ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan. On Thursday, October 24th, WebIndia cited a BRICS statement in which the leaders of its member countries called on the Taliban to immediately lift restrictions that prevent girls and women from accessing secondary and higher education. The statement asserts: “We call upon Afghanistani authorities (the Taliban) to revoke the ban on secondary and higher education for girls.”
BRICS leaders emphasized the importance of protecting the fundamental rights of Afghanistani citizens and called for a peaceful, prompt resolution to the country’s internal challenges. A particular focus was placed on the reopening of schools for girls beyond the sixth grade. In the closing declaration of the 16th BRICS summit, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to securing basic rights for all Afghanistani citizens, particularly women, girls, and various ethnic groups.
The declaration also stressed the need for uninterrupted and immediate humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan and once again implored the Taliban to lift their ban on secondary and higher education for girls. Since the Taliban’s takeover, schools for girls above the sixth grade have been closed. Despite repeated calls from Afghanistani citizens, international organizations, and global leaders for the reopening of these schools, the Taliban have remained defiant, refusing to take positive action and continuing their policies.
The Taliban have framed the issue of girls’ education, like the formation of an inclusive government, as a domestic affair. Despite this, they have consistently urged the international community and regional actors not to interfere or apply external pressure on the matter.
