Pakistan Hosts Global Summit Advocating Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities

A two-day international summit on girls’ education in Muslim communities concluded on Saturday, drawing delegates from 44 nations and global organizations to address the critical need for promoting female education.
Hosted by Pakistan, the event underscored the importance of empowering girls through education as a fundamental principle of Islam and a cornerstone for societal progress.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened the Global Summit on Girls' Education in Muslim Communities, emphasizing the transformative role of education in achieving equality and sustainable development. “Education is a right guaranteed by Islam,” Sharif remarked, urging Muslim-majority nations to prioritize access to education for all, especially girls.

The conference brought together more than 150 international dignitaries, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars, and representatives from UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Discussions revolved around strategies to overcome cultural, economic, and political barriers to girls' education while reaffirming the Islamic tenet that acquiring knowledge is obligatory for both men and women.

Notably absent from the summit's dialogue was explicit mention of Afghanistan, the only Muslim-majority nation where girls are banned from pursuing education beyond the sixth grade under the Taliban regime. Despite the contentious issue, speakers avoided direct criticism of Kabul, choosing instead to focus on broader, inclusive narratives.

Pakistani officials disclosed that an invitation had been extended to the Taliban government to participate in the summit, but no response was received. The exclusion of Afghanistan from the discourse highlights the sensitivity of addressing the Taliban’s policies within diplomatic contexts.

The summit concluded with a collective commitment to fostering international collaboration in advancing girls' education. Participants emphasized that denying education to girls undermines the principles of Islam and deprives societies of the immense potential women bring to economic and social development.

By convening this global platform, Pakistan reaffirmed its role as a champion of education reform in the Islamic world, setting the stage for ongoing dialogue and action to ensure education equity for all.

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