Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders to reject the Afghan Taliban's restrictions on women's education, calling it a crime. Speaking in Islamabad, she emphasized unified action against the Taliban's gender apartheid. Despite their absence, the conference aimed at advancing girls' education highlighted strategic support for Afghan girls through scholarships and initiatives, stressing the urgency of addressing this crisis.
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