UN Says Over 1,600 Days Passed Since Afghan Girls Barred From Schools

UN mission says more than 1,600 days have passed since Afghan girls were banned from secondary education, warning exclusion threatens Afghanistan’s future development prospects.

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said Wednesday that 1,607 days have passed since girls above sixth grade were barred from attending school in Afghanistan.

In a statement on Wednesday, Febraury 11, marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UNAMA warned that excluding women and girls leaves Afghanistan facing a darker future and lost opportunities.

After returning to power in 2021, Taliban authorities first banned girls from secondary education and later extended restrictions to universities and medical institutes across the country.

International organizations and governments have repeatedly urged Taliban authorities to reverse restrictions, warning continued bans harm economic recovery and long-term national stability.

UNAMA again called on Taliban authorities to lift restrictions on girls’ education, stressing equality in science and education remains vital for global and national progress.

The UN mission said denying education and employment opportunities marginalizes Afghan women while also obstructing Afghanistan’s development and long-term social and economic well-being.

Despite sustained global appeals over the past four years, Taliban authorities have continued tightening restrictions affecting women’s education and participation in public and professional life.

The UN chief reiterated Wednesday that sustainable development and scientific progress depend on women’s equal participation, urging immediate restoration of girls’ education across Afghanistan.

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