KABUL (Ariana News): Rina Amiri, the special representative of the United States for the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, has resigned from her position.
US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take over. Amiri had worked to protect the rights of Afghan women after the collapse of the US-backed republic government in August 2021.
In a post on X on Monday, Amiri said Monday “will mark my last day as the US Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls & Human Rights. It has been a great honor to advocate for the courageous Afghan women and men at the frontlines of fighting for a rights-based & inclusive Afghanistan.”
In a “farewell letter” she stated: “Above all, we must continue to work to convince the Taliban (Islamic Emirate) to reverse the destructive decrees that have stripped women and girls of their agency, mobility, education, livelihood, voice, and access to life-saving medical institutes.
“We must also continue to demand that the Taliban (Islamic Emirate) respect the rights of members of ethnic and religious minorities. They have created a culture of fear and intimidation, keeping Afghanistan locked in a cycle of dependency and poverty,” she said.
Rina Amiri is an Afghan-born American diplomat and activist who has served as special envoy since January 6, 2022.