UN Appeals to Taliban to Reverse Restrictions on Women's Medical Training Access
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United Nations, Dec 5 (NationPress) The United Nations has made a call to the Taliban authorities, urging them to rethink their restrictions affecting women's and girls' access to medical training in Afghanistan, as stated by a UN spokesperson.
"We have been closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, during a daily press briefing on Wednesday. "Our concern is heightened by a reported directive from the de facto Taliban authorities that is hindering women and girls from attending classes in private medical institutions."
Various media outlets have indicated that the Taliban has mandated both private and public institutions to cease offering medical courses to women and girls. According to the Xinhua news agency, five institutions in Afghanistan received instructions from the Taliban to suspend operations until further notice.
If enforced, Dujarric noted, this directive would further restrict women and girls' rights to education and healthcare access.
Ultimately, it could have a negative effect on Afghanistan's healthcare system and overall development, he added.
The spokesperson urged the Taliban authorities to reconsider this directive due to its adverse implications for Afghan women, girls, and the entire population of the country.
