Islamabad : After the successful Global Girls Education Conference in Pakistan, moral and social pressure is continuing on the Taliban leadership to restore girls’ education.
It should be noted that the latest progress has come to light in this regard. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Afghan interim government, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, has demanded that the Afghan Taliban leadership lift the ban on girls’ and women’s education, saying that we are committing injustice by depriving 20 million out of 40 million people of their rights.
It should be noted that at the end of the Global Girls Education Conference held in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, the ‘Islamabad Declaration’ was issued, in which comprehensive recommendations were presented for the promotion of girls’ education in Muslim societies. The aim of the conference was to review the challenges facing girls’ education in Muslim societies and create educational opportunities.
The meeting agreed that education is a fundamental right of every human being and is in line with Islamic teachings. The declaration issued at the end of the two-day conference emphasized that education is a fundamental right of every girl and its attainment should be ensured without any hindrance.
Governments were urged to increase budgets for educational resources, provide scholarships, and enable the production of modern digital content to ensure access to education in remote areas. Religious leaders were encouraged to highlight the Islamic principles of education and raise public awareness. The ‘Islamabad Declaration’ proposed special measures for girls’ education in areas affected by conflict and social tension. At the same time, educational institutions and policy-making bodies were urged to formulate policies in accordance with Islamic values that promote education and make it part of national development.
These recommendations were formulated during a two-day conference attended by Muslim World League Secretary General Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, representatives of 57 Islamic countries, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hussain Ibrahim Taha and other officials, and experts and leaders from around the world, including Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. The conference also emphasized the need to correctly interpret religious texts to eliminate misunderstandings and highlight the importance of education. The ‘Islamabad Declaration’ recognized that girls’ education is not only a religious obligation but also a guarantee of social progress and peace. Governments, international organizations, and the private sector were called upon to come together and provide resources and take practical steps.
In the ‘Islamabad Declaration’, participants emphasized that in order to promote education in Islamic societies, the correct interpretation of religious injunctions should be ensured and misunderstandings should be addressed. The declaration also emphasizes the implementation of international agreements and commitments regarding girls’ education and ensuring equal provision of educational resources. The conference participants recognized that promoting girls’ education is not only a religious duty but also important for social development and social stability. The conference was described as a revolutionary step for educational reforms in the Islamic world, which aims to put Muslim societies on the path of development by recognizing the right of girls to education in accordance with Islamic teachings. Remember that the Afghan Taliban has banned girls from getting education beyond the sixth grade since August 2021, only female doctors and medical staff in Afghanistan are allowed to treat women and girls,
Taliban officials through medical training. The ban has not been confirmed. According to the Vice -American report, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has said that we urge the leadership of the Islamic Emirate (Taliban) to make education accessible to everyone. The Deputy Foreign Minister addressed the meeting at a madrassa in the border province of Khost on Saturday, which was broadcast by the Afghan ‘Tolo News’ on Sunday. He said that there was no justification for preventing girls and women from education, as if it had no justification before and that the ban should not have been banned in the past.
Abbas Stanikzai said, “We are being subjected to injustice by depriving the population of 2 million out of 4 million, it is not a matter of Islamic Shariah, but it can be a matter of our own nature or dislike.” He said, “Today, the doors of education cannot be closed by women today. In the time of the Prophet Islam, the doors of knowledge were open to all men and women. Today, the world is criticized by this ban.
The leading Afghan international cricketer had also demanded the restoration of women’s medical education. Earlier, the leading Afghan international cricketer Rashid Khan also demanded the Taliban government to restore women’s medical education. The Afghan cricketer appealed to the Taliban government to withdraw the decision to ban women’s medical education in the country, saying that the holy book emphasizes the education of men and women. In his post on Facebook, Rashid Khan expressed disappointment over the decision by the Afghan Taliban to ban women’s medical education. According to the report, the Taliban administration had confirmed the moral law, which the UN mission has expressed concern, as well as criticizing specific sanctions on women. As well as announced a new law, which announced the extensive description of the strict interpretation of Islamic laws and sanctions on lifestyle. Those who do not enforce this law will be punished, including verbal warnings, penalties and detaining for various times, which is implemented by the moral police under the supervision of the vigorous. Will ensure that evil prevention and morality can be prevented. Rosa Otabeva, head of the UN Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan, has said that Afghanistan’s future is disturbing, where wider and often Ethics inspectors have been given the powers to threaten and detain, based on vague lists of violations. Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai says, “For a decade, the Taliban have deprived women of their right to education. The purpose of this conference will not be fulfilled if we do not talk about the education of Afghan girls here.” Addressing the international conference, Malala Yousafzai said, “The Taliban have enacted more than 100 laws to take away women’s rights. The Taliban do not consider women as human beings.” She urged leaders of Muslim countries to “show real leadership by opposing the restrictions on the education of women and girls in Afghanistan.” It is a fact that most governments ignore girls’ education. Despite being ignored, the issue of girls’ education looks different today. If we ignore crises, we will not be able to achieve the basic education of Islam. It is time for Muslim leaders to show the world the true and positive image of Islam.