International Day of the Girl Statement from the Global Refugee Youth Network

As human rights advocates around the world mark the International Day of the Girl, the Global Refugee Youth Network (GRYN) is especially mindful of the current situation for girls, and other marginalized people, across Afghanistan at this moment.

GRYN leadership has been monitoring the events happening in Afghanistan. We join the international community in calling those in power to protect the rights and lives of the Afghans and all other civilians in the country. We are joining the voices of the international community in ensuring that the people of Afghanistan who are seeking refuge are granted safe and dignified movement.

We are grateful to the host governments that have made it possible for refugees from Afghanistan to settle in their countries. We hope attention is given to both the mental and physical well-being of the refugees on arrival. We call upon those who have not yet made statements or opened their doors to do the same.