Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, has welcomed the statement of the International Summit on Girls' Education in Muslim Communities, held in Islamabad. Karzai described girls' education as a fundamental and undeniable right.
In a statement made on Monday via the X social media platform, the former president emphasised that educating girls is both an unquestionable right and a national necessity.
He stressed that denying this right contradicts the national interests and the greater good of Afghanistan, calling it unjustifiable.
Karzai further stated that providing education for all young people would not only restore hope for a dignified life within Afghanistan, but also prevent forced migration. He believes such opportunities would help steer the country toward development, progress, and self-sufficiency.
Karzai stated that the key to a better and stronger future for Afghanistan lies in the knowledge and talents of its children, emphasising on the importance of investing in the country's youth.
The International Conference on Girls' Education in Islamic Communities concluded in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, without the participation of the Taliban. The conference underscored the critical importance of girls' education in Islamic countries. A statement from the conference reaffirmed that the education of women is supported by Islamic teachings, national constitutions, and international law.
Although the statement did not specifically address the ban on women's education in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s regime, it expressed opposition to such restrictions in Muslim-majority countries.
