AT Kabul: Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, has strongly reaffirmed the fundamental right of Afghan girls to access education, calling it crucial for the country’s future prosperity. In a statement on his X account, Karzai expressed support for the growing demand from Afghan girls to reopen schools and universities, describing their call as both “rightful” and “vital.”
“The demand and voice of our country’s girls for education and knowledge is a rightful one and crucial for a prosperous Afghanistan,” Karzai stated. He emphasized that empowering the youth—both girls and boys—is essential for achieving self-reliance, breaking the cycle of poverty, and fostering societal development.
Karzai reiterated that education is key to Afghanistan’s growth and development, expressing his hope that the doors of schools and universities for girls will soon be reopened. His statement adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding girls’ education and the importance of ensuring equal opportunities for all in Afghanistan’s path to a brighter future.