N Women in a post on X called the educational and academic deprivation of girls in Afghanistan an “injustice” and stated that if this deprivation continues, generations in the country will be affected.
It further noted that girls in Afghanistan have been denied the right to education for a third consecutive year, and the new academic year has begun with schools reopening without their presence.
UN Women emphasized that girls in Afghanistan must go to school.
Hekmat Mirzada, a university professor, spoke about the right to education: “Considering that education and learning are natural human and Islamic rights for members of society, including women and girls, ruling systems of every country have a responsibility to create appropriate conditions and opportunities, in line with their policies, for all members of society, including women and girls, in the field of education.”
Schoolgirls once again urged the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to their education and allow them to continue their studies.
Sheela, one of the students, expressed her demand saying: “It has been four years since schools have been closed, and the fate of all Afghan girls remains uncertain. Our request from the Islamic Emirate is to open the doors of schools to all girls.”
Husna, another student, said: “Every girl dreams of studying and learning. I hope the Islamic Emirate makes a good decision for girls this year so that they can study and attend universities.”
Additionally, a number of women’s rights activists have again emphasized that for the progress of society and the growth of family economies, educational opportunities for girls must also be provided.
Tafsir Siyahposh, a women’s rights activist, said: “When the fate of half the society is unclear, we know what consequences it brings. This situation affects the psyche, the family, and society as a whole. As a result, both women and girls—and society—suffer.”
A day earlier, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) also expressed disappointment over the continued restrictions on girls’ education. UNAMA added that banning girls from education complicates Afghanistan’s human rights situation, humanitarian aid, and economic crises.