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The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has renewed calls for women’s their meaningful participation in public life, marking the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
“In Afghanistan, the principles of Resolution 1325 remain more relevant than ever,” said Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of UNAMA. “Afghan women have long demonstrated extraordinary resilience, leadership, and courage in the face of extreme adversity.”
Adopted in 2000, the resolution was the first to recognize the crucial role of women in preventing and resolving conflict, as well as in peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and post-conflict recovery. UNAMA said the resolution remains a foundational tool for promoting women’s rights and must be upheld, especially in Afghanistan, where women’s access to education, employment, and political participation has been severely curtailed.
Despite the current restrictions, UNAMA highlighted that Afghan women continue to lead their
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