Afghanistan, March 11 -- Representatives of 40 countries at the United Nations Security Council issued a joint statement condemning the restrictive policies imposed on women and girls in Afghanistan.
The statement was released on Wednesday to mark International Women's Day, with the countries expressing solidarity with Afghan women and girls facing increasing limitations on their rights and freedoms.
The announcement was made ahead of a Security Council briefing on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), where the situation of women's rights remains a key concern.
The joint position was presented by countries with shared commitments on women, peace, and security, along with members of the "Group of Frien...