The UN resolution adopted recently is sending a strong message to the Taliban: the world will not stay silent about the ongoing restrictions placed on Afghan women and girls. Passed by the UN General Assembly with 116 votes in favor, the resolution urges the Taliban to lift its bans on women’s education, employment, and participation in public life.
Although the resolution is non-binding, its overwhelming support from the global community shows rising concern over the human rights situation in Afghanistan. Only two countries—United States and Israel—voted against it, while many others supported the call to restore basic freedoms for Afghan women.
UN resolution urges Taliban to restore women’s rights
The UN resolution demands that the Taliban reverse all discriminatory policies that violate women’s rights. These include bans on secondary and higher education for girls and restrictions on women working in NGOs, the government, or even attending parks and gyms.
UN officials stated that these policies directly go against international human rights standards and threaten Afghanistan’s long-term peace and stability. The resolution reflects the UN’s concern over Taliban women’s rights, which have sharply declined since the group took control in August 2021.
Calls for reversal of bans on education and employment
A major focus of the resolution is on the education ban reversal and employment ban reversal. Since the Taliban’s return to power, girls have been barred from secondary schools and universities, and many women have lost their jobs due to official restrictions.
Global leaders and human rights organizations argue that denying education and employment to half of the population is not only a violation of basic rights but also a threat to the country’s future development.
For more details on the UN vote and global reaction, read the full article on Adda247.
Resolution passed despite U.S., Israel opposition
The UN resolution passed with wide international support, but it was not unanimous. The United States and Israel opposed the resolution, raising concerns about its language and political implications. However, their opposition did not stop the global community from moving forward.
This divide highlights how even human rights issues can become politically complex. Yet the strong majority vote shows that most nations are united in their demand for fair treatment of Afghan women and girls.
Urgent international pressure intensifies on Taliban
The global spotlight is once again on the Taliban. The UN resolution increases international pressure, urging the Taliban to comply with global norms and ensure that women and girls regain their right to study, work, and participate freely in society.
The resolution also calls for monitoring the situation and holding the Taliban accountable through diplomatic and humanitarian channels. While the Taliban has shown no signs of changing its policies, the growing chorus of voices demanding justice is getting louder.
Conclusion:
This UN resolution serves as a symbolic but powerful reminder that the global community stands with Afghan women. It highlights the urgent need to reverse the education and employment bans and respect Taliban women’s rights under international law
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