This bill in fact On December 26, the Ministry of Economy enforced a decree banning women from working in national and international NGOs.
In his statement, the Turkish Prime Minister emphasized that the decree will have a huge impact on providing critical humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. A place where more than half of the population lives in poverty.
He pointed out that NGOs are essential to the survival of millions of Afghans, providing life-saving support to women, men and children alike.
“This is completely the wrong way,” Mr. Türk said. in fact Authorities will review what he described as:Very discriminatory legislation.”
Women’s rights under siege
After taking power, Afghanistan in fact Authorities restricted the rights of women and girls, preventing them from accessing education, work, health care, and movement.
These measures, including the recent crackdown on NGO employment, effectively remove women from public life and undermine Afghanistan’s development prospects.
The Turkish prime minister emphasized that “no country can develop politically, economically and socially while excluding half of its citizens from public life.”
A plea to rethink the way forward.
The High Commissioner urged Afghanistan’s leaders to rethink their course, not just for the sake of women and girls, but for the future of the entire country.
He also highlighted the broader implications of these policies for the global community, noting that limiting women’s participation in public life exacerbates poverty and hinders efforts to build stable and resilient societies.
“For the future of Afghanistan in fact Authorities must change course” concluded Mr. Türk.
