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UN Spokesperson: Afghanistan Police Academy to Recruit and Train More Women

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The UN has announced that Afghanistan's police academy is starting to recruit and train more women, particularly those who were denied education under the Taliban. Currently, there are only 29 women among approximately 1,500 police students. This initiative is significant as it aims to empower women in a post-Taliban society.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The recruitment of women into Afghanistan's police force represents a significant step towards gender equality in a country recovering from Taliban rule.

👥 Key Players

United Nations MENTIONED
International organization promoting peace and development
"The UN plays a crucial role in addressing humanitarian issues and supporting governance in post-conflict regions like Afghanistan."
Taliban MENTIONED
Current governing authority in Afghanistan
"The Taliban's policies significantly impact women's rights and education in Afghanistan, affecting the overall stability of the region."

📰 What Happened

The UN announced that Afghanistan's police academy will begin recruiting and training more women, focusing on those denied education during the Taliban's rule. Currently, only 29 out of about 1,500 police students are women.

  • The police academy resumed operations in August 2022 with German assistance.
  • The initiative aims to empower women in a post-Taliban society.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran shares a border with Afghanistan and is concerned about the stability and humanitarian situation there, which can affect its own security and refugee dynamics.
🌍 Regional: Empowering women in Afghanistan could influence gender norms and policies in neighboring countries, including Iran.
🌐 International: This initiative aligns with global efforts to promote women's rights and could impact international relations with the Taliban.

📚 Background

Afghanistan has faced decades of conflict, with the Taliban's previous rule (1996-2001) severely restricting women's rights. The recent resurgence of the Taliban has raised concerns about the future of women's education and employment.

Women's rights in Afghanistan International response to Taliban governance
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The UN is generally considered a reliable source for information on humanitarian issues, though its reports can be influenced by political agendas.

A spokesperson for the United Nations says Afghanistan has begun publishing job advertisements to recruit and train more women at the police academy. Manuel Silva stated today in Kabul that priority will be given to women who were deprived of education during the Taliban's rule over Afghanistan. Currently, out of nearly 1,500 police students, 29 are women. The police academy in Kabul officially resumed operations last August after being rebuilt with German assistance.

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