“Women’s Right to Education in View of Islam” Conference in Afghanistan

A two-day conference titled “Women’s Right to Education in View of Islam” has been held from June 24 in Mazar Sharif, Balkh Province of Afghanistan.

According to IQNA’s branch in West Asia, more than 200 female scholars, local officials and experts of religious affairs and directors of educational institutes for women have participated in the program.

Ahmad Javid Salehi, an organizer of Islamic conferences in this country said that presidents of Mazar Sharif universities have also attended the program.

The conference aims at promoting women’s awareness about their capabilities and providing an opportunity for religious scholars of various countries to exchange their views and experiences.

An expert of religious affairs from Al-Azhar University is also among the guests at the conference.

Salehi noted that  this is the first time that the province hosts such a conference.

He added that Afghan women have gained great successes in various educational and scientific fields during the recent years.

Head of Women’s Affairs of the province also said in this respect that such programs help women to get informed of their status and human rights in the society.

The conference will conclude today, June 25.

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