World Owes ‘Unresolved Debt’ To Afghan Women, Says Spain PM
Pedro Sánchez said the international community still owes an unresolved debt to Afghan women and girls, urging sustained global attention and support for their rights under Taliban rule.
Speaking on Thursday at Spain’s 2026 Ambassadors’ Conference in Madrid, Sánchez welcomed a delegation of Afghan women activists attending the annual event. He stressed the importance of giving Afghan women visibility and said that, within the framework of a feminist foreign policy, the world must not forget its responsibility toward them.
Spain’s Ambassadors’ Conference is held each year with the participation of the country’s ambassadors and senior diplomats. On the sidelines of the conference, Spain’s foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, is expected to present a plaque of appreciation to Fawzia Koofi in recognition of her advocacy for Afghan women’s rights.
Sánchez also inaugurated a room at Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named in honour of Afghan women and girls.
Albares said the room was dedicated as a tribute to Afghan women and girls who continue to fight for their rights and freedoms despite severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban.
Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Afghan women have faced sweeping curbs on education, employment and public life, prompting repeated condemnation from governments and rights groups worldwide.
