RASC News Agency: The United Nations Security Council recently convened a meeting titled “Women’s Viewpoint on Afghanistan” to address the pressing issue of women’s rights in the country. This closed-door gathering reportedly saw the participation of notable Afghanistani women activists, including Fawzia Koofi, a former member of the Afghanistan Parliament; Yalda Royan; and Asila Wardak, who have been steadfastly advocating for women’s rights in Afghanistan.
On Monday, December 11th, the Swiss delegation at the United Nations utilized their social media platform to disseminate information about this significant meeting. They underscored their support for the comprehensive and meaningful participation of Afghanistani women in shaping the future of their nation. However, specific details regarding the discussions held during the meeting have not been disclosed to the public at this time.
It is crucial to highlight that these meetings addressing the situation of women in Afghanistan are taking place amidst the Taliban’s control over the country. The oppressive regime of the Taliban has severely curtailed the basic rights of Afghanistani women, undermining the progress made over the past two decades. The holding of closed-door meetings has drawn criticism from the head of Human Rights Watch, who stressed the importance of international engagement in determining the fate of Afghanistani women and girls. The deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly the rights of women and girls, has raised concerns among various international organizations, as the Taliban openly violates these fundamental rights.
