Richard Lindsay, the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, says that Afghanistan’s future stability and prosperity depend on the full participation of women in society.
He made these remarks on Tuesday, November 10, on the occasion of the presentation of the 2026 Chatham House Prize to the women of Afghanistan.
Congratulating the women of Afghanistan on receiving the award, Lindsay said their full participation in society was essential to ensuring the country’s future stability and prosperity.
A group of women’s rights activists from Afghanistan received the 2026 Chatham House Prize on Monday night in recognition of their resistance to gender-based repression.
The annual award is presented to individuals or organisations that, in the view of Chatham House members, have made an effective contribution to improving international relations.
The award was presented by Theresa May, former British prime minister and current chair of Chatham House.
