The Indonesian Foreign Ministry hosted a workshop Saturday to support the International Conference on Afghan Women's Education under the theme "Education for Her, Progress for All".
In his remarks during the workshop's inauguration, HE the Director of Asian Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yousef bin Sultan Laram, said Qatar underscores the significance of Afghan women's rights to education, pointing out that the matter is not solely related to equality in education, but is a critical step towards safeguarding their fundamental rights and dignity.
He outlined that education is one of the fundamental human rights, noting that through promoting this right the women are empowered to practice their rights in full participation to build their future, affirming that Qatar will remain a strong proponent for women's rights to education.
For his part, the Director for South and Central Asian Affairs at the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Jatmiko Prasetyo, said there is a need for attaining real and tangible solutions, pointing out that there should be an unwavering international support, community education and international partnerships to secure the funding opportunities, as well as digital and technological innovations.
He outlined that customising safe zones is imperative through executing policies that aim to protect the rights of women and girls to education.
Organised by the Centre for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CHS), the workshop brings together senior experts, international organisations, and stakeholders to address the hurdles in Afghan women's access to good education.
The workshop's outcome will be presented to policymakers and thought leaders during the two-day Doha Forum that will kick off Sunday.
The workshop offers a platform for in-depth discussions, sharing best practices and setting strategies that empower women's education. The objectives of the workshop include identifying challenges, calling for international support, facilitating the share of knowledge and issuing recommendations that are specifically designed for optimising the Afghan women's education sector.
CHS constantly seeks to bolster the access of Afghan women and girls to education through the invitation, mediation, and co-operation, particularly with the ministries of foreign affairs in numerous countries.
CHS has organised multiple panel discussions and conferences, in addition to hosting relevant experts and stakeholders from Afghanistan and other countries to make impactful change towards improving the education sector in Afghanistan.
