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Human Rights and Women's Rights Crisis in Afghanistan

Summary

The motion condemns the Taliban's suppression of women's rights and calls for international action to address the humanitarian crisis and security risks in Afghanistan.
9 07.04.2022
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Key points

  • The systematic rollback of fundamental rights for women and girls, specifically regarding education and freedom of movement.
  • The indefinite ban on secondary education for girls prevents millions from accessing their right to learn.
  • A massive humanitarian and economic crisis is pushing nearly the entire population toward extreme poverty.
  • The resolution is drafted in accordance with established parliamentary procedures to address the urgent situation.

Speeches

1 Speech in total

Pro
Contra
Pedro SILVA PEREIRA
Pedro SILVA PEREIRA
S&D
4:16 min
6.13. Situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights (vote)
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights Situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights
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