EDN played a pivotal role in supporting the 2023 Open Letter on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), which demands urgent action to uphold commitments to gender equality in conflict zones. By partnering with leading organizations, EDN ensured that diverse perspectives were integrated into the letter’s call for sustainable peace, accountability, and the protection of women human rights defenders.
Discover EDN’s collaborative efforts and the letter’s impact.
In a strongly worded letter, EDN and its partners criticized the UN’s normalization of the Taliban’s education ban and called for a robust UN presence in Afghanistan. The letter urged the UN to advocate for formal education for girls and reject madrassas as a substitute, reinforcing the need for genuine human rights-focused leadership in UN missions.
As part of its commitment to inclusive education, EDN collaborated with global partners to contribute to the December 2024 policy paper addressing systemic gender-based violence in Afghanistan. The paper highlights the devastating impact of the Taliban’s repressive policies on women’s access to education, emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention. EDN advocates for alternative education pathways and global accountability to safeguard Afghan women and girls’ fundamental rights.
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