Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- The 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has officially begun in Geneva, Switzerland, with high-ranking officials from 100 countries and global organizations, including the UN Secretary-General, participating.
Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, stated at the opening that "this session has begun under the shadow of a grim milestone." He emphasized the dire state of human rights, especially in Afghanistan, highlighting the oppression of women and girls.
Guterres further pointed out that in Afghanistan, "a patriarchal system has denied girls the right to education and women their fundamental rights." His statement stressed the severity of the situation in Afghanistan and the global responsi...