Headline : Protecting Women in Conflict Zones

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“While women are disproportionately impacted by violent conflicts, they are also key to ending and preventing them. That fundamental truth is at the heart of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.

Women in conflict zones, including in Afghanistan and Syria, face greater human rights abuses, noted U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Women, Peace, and Security Side Event hosted by the EU Delegation to the UN.

“Afghan women and girls are experiencing renewed gender persecution, including gender and sexual-based violence,” warned Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield. “The Taliban has issued more than 80 archaic edicts: Curtailing freedom of speech. Barring girls over the age of 12 from pursuing an education. Implementing so-called ‘morality laws’ that effectively erase women from public life.”

Such institutional oppression is an attack on human rights and a threat to Afghanistan’s security, stability, and economy. And those who raise their voice in protest risk harassment, detention, and violence, said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield.

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