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- London: The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has urged countries around the world to put pressure on the Taliban and avoid maintaining normal diplomatic relations with them due to their policies against women and girls in Afghanistan.
- Malala said that girls in Afghanistan are being denied their fundamental right to education, with schools closed to them across the country.
- She said the Taliban are depriving women and girls of their basic rights.
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London: The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has urged countries around the world to put pressure on the Taliban and avoid maintaining normal diplomatic relations with them due to their policies against women and girls in Afghanistan.
In an interview with a private television channel, Malala described the situation in Afghanistan as extremely alarming, especially for girls’ education. She said the Taliban are deliberately taking away the basic rights of girls and women, creating a bleak future for the country’s next generation.
Malala said that girls in Afghanistan are being denied their fundamental right to education, with schools closed to them across the country. Despite these restrictions, she noted that Afghan girls have not lost hope and are continuing their education through secret schools and online platforms. She added that women are also facing severe limitations, including restrictions on work and movement outside their homes.
She strongly criticized the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education, calling it against the true teachings of Islam. Malala said that education is an essential part of faith and that no girl should be deprived of learning in the name of religion.
Calling for international action, Malala urged all countries, including Pakistan and other Muslim nations, to take a clear stand based on human rights and openly condemn what she described as un-Islamic actions by the Taliban.
She also expressed her continued support for Afghan girls and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting educational initiatives aimed at helping them build a better future.
Moreover, Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has been honored with a prestigious recognition at Oxford University. Her portrait was unveiled at Lady Margaret Hall, joining the image of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
A special ceremony was organized to mark the occasion. Guests, students, and faculty attended the event to celebrate Malala’s achievements in promoting girls’ education worldwide.
During her address, Malala spoke about the challenges girls face under Taliban rule. She said the Taliban are depriving women and girls of their basic rights. She emphasized that preventing girls from attending school goes against the teachings of Islam.
Malala urged the international community to put pressure on the Taliban. She said countries should not maintain normal relations with them until they respect human rights. “All nations must act based on human rights,” she stressed.
Malala reflected on her lifelong commitment to education. She said that every girl deserves the chance to learn. She highlighted that education is not only a right but also a tool to empower communities and societies.
Her mother also spoke at the event. She expressed pride that Malala’s contributions have been recognized in such a historic way. “After Benazir Bhutto, it is an honor to see Malala’s portrait displayed at Lady Margaret Hall for her services to girls’ education,” she said.
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date:2026-02-10 07:09:00