Islamabad to Host International Summit on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” will be held on January 11-12 in Islamabad, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This summit aims to address the pressing challenges and opportunities regarding girls’ education in Muslim communities, particularly in light of the ongoing educational deprivation faced by millions of girls in Afghanistan.
The conference will gather over 150 international dignitaries, including ministers, ambassadors, and scholars from 44 Muslim and allied nations, along with representatives from organizations such as UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Participants will engage in high-level discussions and share transformative success stories to promote educational equity.
The event will culminate in the signing of the Islamabad Declaration, which will outline a collective commitment to empowering girls through education and fostering inclusive educational reforms. The organizers have expressed concern over the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, emphasizing that such restrictions contradict Islamic teachings.
Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, they have imposed severe restrictions on women’s and girls’ education, making Afghanistan the only country where girls are denied access to secondary and higher education. The summit seeks to enhance educational achievements and address these significant challenges within Muslim communities globally.
