Afghan Activist Criticizes Taliban’s Educational Barriers for Girls

Afghan Activist Criticizes Taliban's Educational Barriers for Girls

VoM News Desk | December 25, 2023 | 12:48 PM IST | Breaking News, Educational News, World | Follow on Google News

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Afghan Activist Criticizes Taliban’s Educational Barriers for Girls

In Afghanistan, activist Fatima Amiri publicly criticized the Taliban’s stringent policies hindering girls’ education, urging stern measures against the imposed ban, as reported by Khaama Press.

Surviving the Kaaj Educational Centre attack, Amiri, an avid supporter of girls’ education, condemned the suspension of scholarships and advocated for alternate educational pathways instead of restrictive policies.

Speaking at a virtual conference on girls’ education in Afghanistan, Amiri emphasized the need to consistently combat the normalization of the education ban.

She underscored that opposition to girls’ education stems from a long-standing gender apartheid mentality deeply rooted in societal attitudes, impacting generations.

Having been part of the Kaaj Educational Centre targeted in a terrorist attack, resulting in casualties and injuries, Amiri is presently undergoing therapy in Turkey.

Despite the attack, she and her classmates appeared for university entrance exams, gaining recognition. However, the Taliban barred girls from further educational pursuits.

Recognized by the BBC as one of the 100 influential women, Amiri stressed the importance of creating avenues for girls’ education abroad and advocated for supporting online educational platforms.

She highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) that while online classes were an option, efforts should prevent a complete halt in education for Afghan girls.

Amiri urged for the creation of opportunities and provision of online courses, denouncing the normalization of closing doors to education for Afghan girls due to restrictions imposed by both internal and external factors.

Despite over two years since the Taliban’s ban on girls attending schools beyond sixth grade, no significant steps have been taken to reinstate girls’ education in Afghanistan.

Since assuming control, the Taliban has imposed multiple decrees restricting women’s rights, depriving them of access to education, employment, and public spaces.

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