The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that one in three children in Afghanistan is not attending school, with girls making up 60 percent of those out of education.
In a statement released on Wednesday, May 21, UNICEF expressed concern over the growing number of children—particularly girls—being denied their right to education in Afghanistan.
The organization stated that, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, it is supporting the establishment of learning classes for adolescent girls. Due to restrictions imposed by the Taliban, girls are currently banned from attending formal schools.
UNICEF emphasized that it is helping girls continue their education through “accelerated learning centers,” which aim to bridge the gap caused by prolonged school closures.
Since the Taliban’s return to power, restrictions on girls’ education have intensified. Recently, local community classes in several provinces have also been shut down by the authorities.
The international community has repeatedly urged the Taliban to lift these restrictions, but so far, no significant changes have been made.
