第58回人権理事会 議題2 アフガニスタン人権状況特別報告者とのインタラクティブ・ダイアローグにおける塩田崇弘公使参事官ステートメント（2025年2月28日）
令和7年2月28日
The 58th Session of the Human Rights Council
Item 2: Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan
Statement by Mr. SHIOTA Takahiro, Minister-Counsellor
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
28 February 2025
Item 2: Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan
Statement by Mr. SHIOTA Takahiro, Minister-Counsellor
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
28 February 2025
Thank you, Mr. Vice-President, and Mr. Special Rapporteur for your insightful briefing.
Japan remains deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly the institutionalized gender oppression faced by women and girls. As the Special Rapporteur highlights in his report, the new restrictions under the so-called “morality law” are fueling fear and anxiety among the population.
We are also alarmed by reports of a new edict banning women and girls from receiving education at medical institutions. This directive would not only restrict women’s rights to education and healthcare but also undermine Afghanistan’s social and health systems, further hindering its development.
The international community must continue to engage with and support the people of Afghanistan. As the Special Rapporteur emphasizes, the situation of Afghan returnees and internally displaced persons is becoming increasingly dire. In response, Japan, in collaboration with UNHCR, has committed approximately USD 6 million in assistance to improve the livelihoods of these vulnerable groups and host communities.
Japan will continue to strongly urge the Taliban to reverse all policies that restrict the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Afghan people, while steadfastly working to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.
I thank you, Mr. Vice-President.
Japan remains deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly the institutionalized gender oppression faced by women and girls. As the Special Rapporteur highlights in his report, the new restrictions under the so-called “morality law” are fueling fear and anxiety among the population.
We are also alarmed by reports of a new edict banning women and girls from receiving education at medical institutions. This directive would not only restrict women’s rights to education and healthcare but also undermine Afghanistan’s social and health systems, further hindering its development.
The international community must continue to engage with and support the people of Afghanistan. As the Special Rapporteur emphasizes, the situation of Afghan returnees and internally displaced persons is becoming increasingly dire. In response, Japan, in collaboration with UNHCR, has committed approximately USD 6 million in assistance to improve the livelihoods of these vulnerable groups and host communities.
Japan will continue to strongly urge the Taliban to reverse all policies that restrict the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Afghan people, while steadfastly working to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.
I thank you, Mr. Vice-President.