U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new partnership programs designed to empower women in Afghanistan.
Speaking at a meeting of the U.S.-founded group called the Afghan Women Economic Resilience Summit (AWERS), Blinken said Microsoft and LinkedIn will provide virtual training and certifications for Afghan girls worldwide, helping them gain valuable skills and connect with potential employers, VOA reported.
Additionally, he said, U.S. academic institutions will offer scholarships to Afghan women and girls who have resettled in the U.S. over the last two years.
Established in 2022, AWERS aims to empower Afghan women both inside and outside their homeland.
“We are investing in skills, training, jobs, and female entrepreneurs,” Blinken told the State Department gathering in Washington.
