On International Day of the Girl, UNAMA, UNICEF, and the US Special Representative for Human Rights and Women in Afghanistan have raised concerns and demands for the rights of Afghan girls.
Today (Friday, October 11) marks the “International Day of the Girl,” celebrated this year under the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future.”
On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring October 11 as International Day of the Girl to recognize the rights of girls and their unique challenges worldwide.
In a post on X, UNICEF emphasized the need for collective action: “Girls need collective action to protect their rights, remove the barriers holding them back, and achieve their goals.
Together, we can build a better future for all. We need to invest in girls’ movements and champion girls’ voices to make that happen.”
Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNAMA, issued a statement marking the day, expressing sorrow over the situation in Afghanistan.
“We mark this important day with great sorrow, as it has been 1,120 days since the de facto authorities imposed a ban on educating girls over the age of 12. This represents more than three years of lost opportunities—not just for millions of girls, but for families, communities, and the entire country,” she stated.
US Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri also spoke out on X: “As we commemorate World Mental Health Day, I want to draw attention to the devastating mental health crisis faced by Afghans, especially women and girls, due to the Taliban’s alarming and extreme policies. We must all be resolute in supporting them in their struggle for their rights.”
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