Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- Canada urged the international community to remain focused on safeguarding women and girls in Afghanistan, warning restrictions on their rights continue to worsen and require urgent global attention.
Canada's delegation to the United Nations said on Tuesday that it remains committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan, particularly women and girls facing escalating restrictions under Taliban rule.
Canadian officials described the increasing curbs on women's rights as deeply concerning, warning that the international community must not ignore the humanitarian and human rights crisis unfolding in Afghanistan.
The statement came during a meeting in New York attended by Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur o...