Qatar pledges $75 million to support education and healthcare for women in Afghanistan

During a special United Nations session on women, the Qatari Minister of International Cooperation pledged $75 million to support education and healthcare for women in Afghanistan.

Lolwah Al-Khater highlighted that women’s access to education, economic participation, and other freedoms are crucial for Afghanistan’s development.

In her speech at the UN General Assembly’s side event on Afghanistan’s women, the Qatari Minister reaffirmed her country’s commitment to their fundamental rights.

The financial aid is allocated to scholarships, educational programs, and the provision of healthcare services.

The Qatari Minister also emphasized the empowerment of Afghanistan’s women and their integration into the country’s future, naming it a key priority in Qatar’s long-term strategy.

Lolwah Al-Khater stated, “Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights asserts that everyone has the right to education, and we are committed to ensuring that all Afghans have access to this basic right.”

This comes as the Taliban has, for three consecutive years, banned girls from attending secondary schools and universities.

The continued restrictions on Afghan women’s education under the Taliban have drawn international concern. Initiatives like Qatar’s financial support signal a global effort to counteract these bans and advocate for women’s rights, especially in critical areas such as education and healthcare.

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