Fawzia Koofi Raises Concerns Over Taliban’s Oppression of Women at UN Human Rights Council Meeting
Kabul24: At the 53rd meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, Fawzia Koofi, the founder and leader of the Movement of Change for Afghanistan Party( MoCAP) spoke out against the culture of impunity that has led to gender apartheid in Afghanistan.
She stressed the importance of amplifying the voices of women and girls in the country, and the need to prioritize their rights, despite other pressing issues in the region.
Roza Otunbayeva, the United Nations envoy, also expressed concern over the Taliban’s recent restrictions on Afghan women who work for the UN, which restrict their mobility and limit their ability to engage in important UN activities.
She argued that these restrictions contradict the Taliban’s goals for international recognition and contradict the values enshrined in the United Nations Charter, which prioritize human rights and equality.
Tadamichi Yamamoto, the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), also spoke out against the Taliban government, stating that they are “autocratic and isolated”.
He also noted the gender disparity within the Taliban government, which is dominated by the Pashtun ethnic group.
Nasir Ahmad Faiq, the head of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, in UN Security Council meeting emphasized the need for the international community to cooperate with democratic political forces in Afghanistan and engage in dialogue with the Taliban.
He argued that this approach would be more effective in promoting human rights and combating gender apartheid in the country.
Overall, the UN Human Rights Council and UNSC meetings shed light on the ongoing oppression of women in Afghanistan and the need for international support in promoting gender equality and human rights in the country.
Fawzia Koofi’s strong voice and powerful leadership were crucial in highlighting these issues and advocating for change.
