Afghan girls forced into marriages, education denied

Aug 23, 2023

Following the two years of Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, the lack of opportunities for girls has led them to fall into arranged marriages and...

Afghan girls must return to school: Former Prez Hamid Karzai

Jan 25, 2022

Washington [US], January 25 : Afghan girls must be allowed to go to schools when they reopen in March, said former Afghan President Hamid...

Norwegian official calls for girls' access to education in Afghanistan

Jan 27, 2022

Oslo [Norway], January 27 : Norwegian participant at the intra-Afghan dialogue has emphasized girls' access to education in Afghanistan.

Afghan girls reiterate demand to reopen schools

Nov 11, 2023

After two years of the Taliban's decision to ban girls from accessing education after sixth class, Afghan girls reiterated their demand to reopen schools...

Taliban announces indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls

Dec 20, 2022

The Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021 and imposed policies severely restricting basic rights--particularly those of women and girls, according to Human Rights...

UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls, women

Jan 21, 2023

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to dedicate the International Day of Education 2023 to Afghan girls and women.