French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during a meeting with several Afghan women in Paris, emphasized his country's firm support for them against the "policy of systematic deprivation" in Afghanistan.
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Canfin wrote on the social network X on Monday night, November 2, that the meeting took place during the "Action for Equality" event, organized by the Marie-Claire think tank. A statement released by the spokesperson noted that the policy of systematic deprivation endangers the future of millions of women and girls, as well as any prospect for sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan.
According to the statement, the French Foreign Minister announced that since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, France has facilitated the entry of 17,000 Afghan men and women into its territory by issuing visas in neighboring countries.
He also reported significant humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan. This aid includes 100,000 health consultations, treatment for 3,000 children under five suffering from acute malnutrition, providing 35,000 girls with access to quality education, and six humanitarian aid transport operations delivering nearly 100,000 tons of essential supplies.
During the meeting, the Foreign Minister also highlighted France's efforts, in cooperation with its European partners, to recognize and document crimes against humanity in Afghanistan. He stated that these efforts led the UN Human Rights Council to establish an independent international mechanism.
Mr. Barrot added that to support Afghan women, France, along with several other countries, has initiated a process with the International Criminal Court (ICC) that has resulted in the issuance of arrest warrants for several Taliban officials. These actions demonstrate France's commitment to accountability for human rights violations in Afghanistan.
Source: French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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