OIC Urges Action to Restore Girls’ Education in Afghanistan

DID Press: Organization of Islamic Cooperation has stressed that girls’ education in Afghanistan is a critical issue with far-reaching consequences for the country’s development.

Khalil Ibrahim Okur, deputy head of the organization’s humanitarian affairs department, said access to education for girls is essential not only for their personal growth but also for Afghanistan’s long-term progress.

Okur expressed hope that cooperation with the Afghan authorities could lead to practical solutions that allow girls to return to school while addressing concerns raised by the current government and broader society.

“We want to work with the Afghan government to find an appropriate solution—one that meets the government’s needs while also considering the concerns of society,” he said.

Meanwhile, women’s rights activist Lamiya Shirzai said education and employment opportunities for women and girls are fundamental needs for Afghan society. She noted that education in fields such as medicine is particularly important for the country’s future.

The current Afghan authorities, led by the Taliban, have repeatedly said that the rights of all citizens, including women, will be protected within the framework of Islamic law.