Karzai: Without education, we lose the opportunity for a dignified life

In his latest remarks, former President Hamid Karzai defended the right of all sectors of society to education and described “doubt and skepticism about obtaining education” as a “clear sign of ignorance.”

Speaking on Monday, October 21, at the 38th International Conference on Islamic Unity, Karzai indirectly criticized the current situation in Afghanistan and emphasized the right of all members of society to education.

He said, “Without education, we will lose the opportunity for a dignified life.”

The former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, emphasized that he expects Islamic countries to take the issue of education in Afghanistan seriously, stating that every individual’s “obvious” right to education should be recognized.

This comes at a time when millions of girls in Afghanistan have been deprived of education for the third consecutive year, with higher education for girls also being halted.

Referring indirectly to the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, Karzai stated, “Doubt and skepticism about obtaining education is a clear sign of not understanding contemporary life and its requirements.”

The current restriction on education for girls beyond the sixth grade in Afghanistan has not only deprived millions of young women of their fundamental rights but has also deepened the cycle of poverty in the country. Without access to education, generations of girls are left without the opportunity to improve their socio-economic conditions.

The worsening poverty in Afghanistan, exacerbated by the education ban, highlights the urgent need for international intervention to address both the humanitarian crisis and the rights violations taking place.

Education is not just a basic right but a pathway to breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering the nation’s future.

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