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KABUL – Afghanistan has become the only country in the world where girls are barred from attending secondary school, a devastating consequence of the Taliban’s education bans imposed since their return to power in 2021. According to UNESCO, these restrictions have already impacted 1.5 million Afghan girls, and if the ban continues until 2030, over 4 million girls will be deprived of their right to education.
The Taliban’s systematic exclusion of girls from schools and universities has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community. UNESCO has called for urgent action to restore the rights of Afghan women and girls, emphasizing that education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of sustainable development.
“The exclusion of girls from education is not only a violation of their rights but also a loss for Afghanistan’s future,” said a UNESCO spokesperson. “Denying education to millions of girls will have long-term consequences for the country’s social and economic development.”
The Taliban’s restrictions on education are part of a broader assault on women’s rights, which includes bans on employment, public participation, and freedom of movement. Despite international pressure, the Taliban has shown no signs of reversing these policies, leaving Afghan women and girls in a state of uncertainty and despair.
