UK’s envoy calls ban on Afghan girls’ education a tragedy
“This is a tragedy for them and their country,” he said. “Education is a right, not a privilege.”
“This is a tragedy for them and their country,” he said. “Education is a right, not a privilege.”
In a statement posted on social media, the rights group condemned the continued exclusion of girls above the sixth grade.
The Taliban-run Ministry of Education officially marked the start of the school year, allowing only boys and girls in primary.
They argued that his actions directly contributed to the oppression and suffering Afghan women now face under Taliban rule.
“If this ban persists until 2030, over four million girls will have been deprived of their right to education beyond.
It has been more than 1,270 days since girls were barred from attending secondary schools.
It states that these policies have further hindered the delivery of life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.
"The dowry is the rightful property of the bride," the decree states.
The women called for global action against the Taliban’s ban on female education.
The group emphasized that education is a basic right.