Geneva, March 6 -- At a time when women in Afghanistan are denied basic rights, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called for prioritising women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan, according to Khaama Press.

Turk's made the remarks, keeping in mind all stakeholders involved in the Afghan context.

During his speech at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council on March 4, Turk brought attention to the numerous violations of women's and girls' rights that the country faces.

Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, echoed Turk's worries when he emphasised the dire situation of human rights in that country, with a special emphasis on the predicament of women and girls...