On Monday, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) supported the rights of Afghan women to education and employment in a meeting in Austria and urged the world to take practical steps to address this issue.

The OSCE stated that the challenges faced by Afghan women have significant implications for regional stability and security.

The meeting, held on 3 June at the OSCE headquarters in Vienna, Austria, brought together representatives and experts from various countries to focus on the challenges faced by Afghan women. The event was organised by North Macedonia, the current chair of the OSCE.

Emphasis was placed on practical strategies to empower Afghan women and mitigate their challenges.

The OSCE expressed its support for Afghan women’s rights, particularly their right to education and employment, and called for sustained international support and cooperation.

For about three years, the Taliban have violated the fundamental rights of Afghan women by banning their access to education and employment. Despite global pressure to ensure women’s rights, the Taliban have maintained their misogynistic stance.

The OSCE highlighted that the challenges faced by Afghan women in education, healthcare, and employment will have far-reaching consequences for regional security.

The OSCE called for continued global solidarity to support the rights of Afghan women and girls.