Taliban justifies women education ban amid criticism: Report

Dec 25, 2022

The Taliban-appointed Acting Minister of Higher Education of Afghanistan Nida Mohammad Nadim said there is no opposition to the barring of women from university...

Over 70 countries, including EU express concerns over Afghan women's rights, education

Mar 20, 2023

Ban on education and other fundamental rights of women is undermining inclusive governance and the recognition of human rights.

UN Chief "deeply alarmed" by Taliban's ban on university education for women

Dec 21, 2022

The statement of the UN Secretary-General comes after the Taliban announced its decision to ban university education for Afghan women.

Women, girls deserve full access to education: US envoy Thomas West on Taliban ban

Jul 14, 2023

Following the ban on higher education for women by the Taliban, the US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West said that women and girls...

Male students in Afghanistan boycott classes over suspension of higher education for women

Dec 25, 2022

Following the Taliban's ban on university education for girls, the male students in the country have boycotted their classes condemning the suspension of higher...

Afghanistan: One year since education ban, girls demand reopening of universities

Dec 21, 2023

After the completion of one year of the ban on girls' education, women in Afghanistan are demanding that the Taliban regime reopen universities, Khaama...