INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The United Nations once again called for the reopening of girls& schools above the sixth grade, saying that Afghanistan is the only country
in the world where girls are prohibited from going to school.Alison Davidian, the UN Women Representative in Afghanistan, has criticized the
absence of female representatives in the cabinet and added that women face restrictions while traveling.Afghanistan is the only country in
the world where girls are prohibited from going to school; women cannot work in government offices; there are no women in the cabinet and
the Ministry of Women&s Affairs,& said Davidian
&Women must be accompanied by a man when traveling; similarly, they should cover their faces in public. The Islamic Emirate emphasizes
constructive interaction with the countries of the region, but none of Afghanistan&s neighboring countries have taken a step towards
recognizing the new government. The post UN urges IEA to respect women&s rights in Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News.
