“We are very concerned,” UNICEF chief Henrietta Fore said in a statement on Friday, “that many girls may not be allowed to return at this time.”
“Even before the most recent humanitarian crisis, 4.2 million children were out of school. About 60 percent of them are girls. Every day when girls miss out on education, it’s an opportunity for them, their families, and their communities.” misses,” she said. added. According to news reports, the Taliban’s announcement of the reopening of the school only mentioned the return of boys, with no reference to the date of the girls’ return. This move is contrary to the promises made by the Taliban after taking power in Kabul.
Fore said, “Girls cannot and should not be left behind. It is important that all girls, including older girls, can resume their education without any further delay. For this, we have to start teaching again.” Women teachers are needed.”
The Taliban took full control of Afghanistan last month after US troops withdrew and the fall of the Afghan government, sparking concerns that they would re-enact a harsh interpretation of Islamic law that bars girls from attending school.
According to UNICEF, significant progress has been made in the field of education in the country in the last two decades. “The number of schools tripled. The number of children in school increased from 1 million to 9.5 million.”
The UN agency, led by Fore, therefore urged development partners to support “education for all children” in Afghanistan.
“UNICEF will continue to advocate with all actors so that all girls and boys have an equal opportunity to learn and develop the skills necessary to grow and build a peaceful and productive Afghanistan,” Fore said.
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