As new school year begins in Afghanistan, girls remain barred from classrooms
The Taliban-run Ministry of Education officially marked the start of the school year, allowing only boys and girls in primary.
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Afghan women call on Trump to prosecute Zalmay Khalilzad
They argued that his actions directly contributed to the oppression and suffering Afghan women now face under Taliban rule.
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UNICEF: 400,000 more Afghan girls barred from school as education ban enters third year
“If this ban persists until 2030, over four million girls will have been deprived of their right to education beyond.
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As new school year begins, girls seek end to Taliban’s education ban
It has been more than 1,270 days since girls were barred from attending secondary schools.
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Afghan women, girls face increased protection risks, report warns
It states that these policies have further hindered the delivery of life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations.
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Taliban leader says girls can file complaints in court over marriage rights
"The dowry is the rightful property of the bride," the decree states.
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Women protest ahead of new school year in Afghanistan
The women called for global action against the Taliban’s ban on female education.
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Women launch ‘Let’s Study’ campaign against Taliban’s education ban
The group emphasized that education is a basic right.
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Karzai reiterates call for reopening of girls schools as new school year nears
Karzai said millions of girls have been waiting for over three years to return to school.
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UN hosts women’s exhibition in northern Afghanistan
"Our activities this week continued in celebration of International Women’s Day," the agency said.