Kabul: In a new detailed statement, the Supreme Resistance Council, formed for Afghanistan’s survival, has strongly criticized the Kabul administration, saying that sustainable development and stability in the country cannot be achieved by keeping women away from education, social life, and economic participation. The council condemned the Taliban’s continued restrictions on women and girls, warning that this policy of marginalizing half the population is pushing Afghanistan toward a deep social, cultural, and economic crisis.
According to the statement, closing schools and universities for girls and imposing strict restrictions on women’s employment is not only a clear violation of basic human and civic rights but also a major threat to the country’s future. Working women in Afghanistan are currently facing severe economic hardship, job insecurity, and shrinking employment opportunities, which is increasing psychological and financial pressure on families and society as a whole.
The Supreme Resistance Council held the Taliban directly responsible for the current situation and urged the international community, religious scholars, cultural institutions, and civil society organizations to break their silence and take an active stance in support of Afghan women’s rights to education, freedom, and dignity. The council stressed that the progress of any society depends on the empowerment of women, and warned that current Taliban policies are leading the country toward international isolation and long-term underdevelopment.
