The issues related to Afghanistan were once again discussed by the United Nations Security Council.

Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on children and armed conflict, the US permanent representative to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized what she considers to be violence against girls in Afghanistan in the  meeting.

She also claimed that the “Taliban” are employing Afghan children as soldiers.

 "Girls in Afghanistan are facing early and forced marriages, sexual violence, and systematic discrimination. This violence and systematic discrimination are also present in the educational sector. This is while Afghan children are also being employed as soldiers in Afghanistan." She said.

Some analysts believe that despite the emphasis on the protection of women and girls' rights in the country, Afghanistan will become increasingly isolated due to the violation of women's rights.

A university professor, Zakiullah Mohammadi said: “There is no limitation in our Islam that requires women to stay at home, not to study, not to work, not to be in society, or not to have political participation. This does not exist in Islam.”

“We must pay attention to the future of the people of Afghanistan. The future of Afghanistan needs educated women. When we have educated women, we can make progress.” Said Saleem Paigeer, a political analyst.

The Islamic Emirate has not yet responded to the statements of this American diplomat.
However, the previous chairperson of the Security Council had also said that gender discrimination in Afghanistan should be recognized as a crime against humanity in the Convention on the Prevention of Crimes.