BREAKING: Extra #SecurityCouncil meeting on #Afghanistan ⏰ Thursday 12 May 🗓️ 3PM EDT Closed consultations requested by #NorwayUNSC to address the increased restrictions on #HumanRights & freedoms of girls and women in Afghanistan. Briefing by SRSG Deborah Lyons

Norway is extremely concerned about #Taliban's continuous infringement on #humanrights for girls & women in #Afghanistan This is detrimental to peace & stability and a matter that belongs on the #SecurityCouncil's agenda 🇳🇴#NorwayUNSC Press Statement➡️ norway.no/en/missions/UN…

Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls - regjeringen.no 🇳🇴 regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/Joi…

Back in Kabul discussing the situation and developments on the ground with civil society this morning

Free media and press is essential in every society. Important exchanges on freedom of expression and current situation with Afghan media in Kabul today

Honored to be welcomed with delegation by HE Hamid Karzai for exchanges on crucial issues for Afghanistan's future - education, girls and women's rights, inclusive governance, political and legal framework Anne Havn Siri Borgen

Norway deeply committed & wants to be a strong partner of Afghan people. Difficult for us to partner with any Afghan gov if not inclusive, representative, with equal & meaningful participation of women. Stressed the importance of free media for Afgh future Anne Havn Siri Borgen

Meeting with Taliban minister Khairkhwa in Kabul today. Discussed the importance of free press, women's equal and meaningful participation in society, inclusive and representative institutions, and legal framework. Agreed on the necessity of open dialogue to solve challenges

Message from Afghanistankomiteen (NAC) @kirkensnodhjelp @actalliance - humanitarian situation precarious, support and capacity building needed, employment of female workers 40%, meeting on the ground in Kabul is important Anne Havn Siri Borgen Norway MFA

In Kbl addressing issues of grave concern: #foodsecurity #livelihood & responding to #BasicHumanNeeds of Afghan people. Inclusivity & social stability & security. Full, equal & meaningful participation of #afghanwomen, girls’ access to secondary school & constitutional process.

#BREAKING #SecurityCouncil Press Statement on #Afghanistan 🔹Calls on Taliban to swiftly reverse policies & practices restricting the #humanrights & fundamental freedoms of #Afghanwomen & girls 🔹Deeply concerned about increasing erosion of respect for human rights by #Taliban

Observations at the conclusion of my initial visit to Afghanistan as Special Rapporteur on Human Rights. I encourage you to read the statement. Will continue to monitor the situation & promote & protect #Afghanistan human rights ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

I condemn the recent attacks in Afghanistan, which claimed many civilian lives, including members of the Hazara Shia community & at least 16 children. I repeat: Attacks against civilians are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law. Civilians are not a target.

Deeply disturbing news on attack of innocent worshipers at a #Sikh temple in #Kabul today. Sincere condolences to all affected. Attacks on civilians must stop. The protection of religious freedom and minorities is fundamental to the peace and stability of any society.

2⃣.7⃣ million Afghan refugees + asylum seekers around the world, alongside more than four million other Afghans outside their homeland need support. Afghanistan's humanitarian relief activities are 6⃣8⃣ per cent underfunded - bit.ly/3azyLdH #InvestInHumanity

Terrible news on the devastating earthquake in Eastern #Afghanistan. My heart goes out to those who lost dear ones.  The Afghan people has struggled hard this last year. This catastrophe adds even more to the burden. Humanitarian assistance is vital. - FM Anniken Huitfeldt

Important perspectives from Afghans at #OsloForum, committed to bring change in support of the Afghan people. Exchange on how international community can assist. Concerned about the human rights situations in #Afghanistan, especially for Afghan women and girls. - FM Anniken Huitfeldt

#SecurityCouncil members urge Taliban to immediately reverse the policies that are restricting the #HumanRights of women & girls and undermining peace & stability in #Afghanistan 🇦🇱🇧🇷🇫🇷🇮🇪🇰🇪🇲🇽🇳🇴🇦🇪🇬🇧Press statement➡️ norway.no/en/missions/UN…

The United Nations Assistance Mission in #Afghanistan has an unique opportunity to support the people if its strong mandate is fully implemented. Thank you Yalda Royan for sharing your views on how #Norway - as member of the #SecurityCouncil - can continue to support Afghan women & girls.

Norway🇳🇴 supports the Afgh people & has increased hum ass in resp to earthquakes. No🇳🇴 changes on sanct´s & asset freeze. We support actions to preserve $3,5 bill DAB reserves for Afgh´s. We support inclusive, representative gov & equal rights & meaningful participation for women