IFLA President Christine Mackenzie and Secretary General Gerald Leitner issued statement August 19 concerning the situation in Afghanistan: “Alongside the international community, IFLA has been watching the events of the past days unfold in Afghanistan closely. Our concern is first and foremost for the people of Afghanistan, particularly those groups that are most vulnerable, including women and girls. We join our voice to the global call for the human rights of all Afghan citizens to be respected and upheld. As the voice of the global library field, we put particular emphasis on the right to education and access to information, freedom of opinion and expression, and cultural rights for all.” Read the full statement.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, Aug. 19