More Than 2M Afghan Girls Denied Secondary Education, Says UN
7 days ago
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- More than 2 million Afghan girls are denied secondary education, per the UN.
- Afghanistan is the only country where secondary and higher education for women and girls is effectively banned.
- UNICEF and UNESCO warn that these restrictions threaten girls' futures and Afghanistan's stability.
- Secondary schools have been closed to girls for nearly 4.5 years, and universities remain inaccessible.
- The UN calls for urgent international investment to ensure safe, inclusive education for all.
- Female teachers and healthcare workers are critically needed, yet education bans hinder future workforce development.
- UN agencies emphasize that denying girls' education harms Afghanistan's recovery and resilience.