05-12-2024 - The Women Development Organization (WDO) expresses its deep concern over reports of a decree banning women in Afghanistan from pursuing nursing and midwifery education. This decision severely undermines Afghan women’s right to education and professional development, particularly in critical healthcare fields.
WDO emphasizes that restricting women from medical education jeopardizes basic rights and threatens Afghanistan’s fragile healthcare system, which heavily depends on women’s contributions, especially in maternal and child health.
WDO urges the de facto authorities in Afghanistan to reconsider this measure and ensure Afghan women and girls have access to education, recognizing it as vital for progress, empowerment, and the nation’s stability.
