UN warns 4 million Afghan girls could lose education by 2030
The UN warns that by 2030, four million Afghan girls may be denied education due to ongoing restrictions and challenges.
Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the United Nations, stated that by 2030, four million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education due to ongoing restrictions.
Dujarric expressed his hope during a press conference on Monday, March 24, that these educational restrictions will not continue beyond 2030 and that progress will be made to lift them.
UNICEF recently released a report stating that in the upcoming academic year, 400,000 girls will be excluded from the educational system, further worsening the situation.
The organization highlighted that the number of girls missing secondary education has now risen to 2.2 million, marking a significant increase in the lack of access to education for girls.
UNICEF also issued a warning, stressing that if these restrictions continue, four million girls will be deprived of secondary education by 2030, further deepening the crisis.
Despite international pressure, the Taliban has not yet reopened schools for girls above the sixth grade, maintaining the educational ban for older girls.
The global community must continue to put pressure on the Afghan authorities to remove these educational barriers and protect the rights of girls to learn and thrive.
To address this issue effectively, efforts should focus on providing resources and support to ensure that every girl, regardless of circumstances, has access to a quality education.
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