Written questions

Afghanistan: Education

Commons · Question 35579 · Tabled 4 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Vikki Slade

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Afghan counterpart on improving safe access to education for girls in that country.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 11 Mar 2025

We repeatedly condemn the Taliban's draconian restrictions on women and girls' rights, both bilaterally and internationally. Ministers do not engage with the Taliban. The UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha continues to press Taliban acting ministers and Af...