In remote Bamiyan, a school run by an Afghan woman offers hope
2 years, 10 months ago

In remote Bamiyan, a school run by an Afghan woman offers hope

Al Jazeera  

The school, set up by a university graduate, runs for two hours daily, offering opportunity to an impoverished community. “The community suggested gathering the children and teaching them basic English, Dari, maths, geography and the holy Quran,” Freshta, who only gave one name, told Al Jazeera. “These families wouldn’t be able to afford a private school, and government schools are far.” The literacy rate in Bamiyan is low, particularly among girls, some 25 percent of whom are literate, according to UN figures. Asked by Al Jazeera for details, Mujahid referred to the core role of “Islamic principles” in structuring the future of girls’ education. “I hope his future will be better, thanks to the school,” she said referring to her son studying under Freshta.

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How Taliban Rule Has Reshaped Higher Education in Afghanistan
3 months ago

How Taliban Rule Has Reshaped Higher Education in Afghanistan

The Diplomat  

Three years ago, Roya was well on her way to her lifelong dream of a career in medicine. Three years of Taliban rule have made it clear that policies toward higher education are not just about separating men and women, but are about remaking Afghan society. While international media attention focused mostly on the banning of girls from secondary education, …

Afghanistan: A Nation Deprived, a Future Denied
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan: A Nation Deprived, a Future Denied

The Diplomat  

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Afghan schoolgirls are finishing sixth grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over
1 year ago

Afghan schoolgirls are finishing sixth grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over

Associated Press  

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After two years of Taliban rule, uncertainty clouds women’s education
1 year, 4 months ago

After two years of Taliban rule, uncertainty clouds women’s education

Live Mint  

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Taliban bans women from getting a university education in Afghanistan
2 years ago

Taliban bans women from getting a university education in Afghanistan

Daily Mail  

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A year in, the Taliban escalates its war against girls’ education in Afghanistan
2 years, 1 month ago

A year in, the Taliban escalates its war against girls’ education in Afghanistan

LA Times  

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Taliban official says Islam grants women right to education, work
2 years, 3 months ago

Taliban official says Islam grants women right to education, work

Al Jazeera  

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Afghan girls face uncertain future after one year of no school
2 years, 4 months ago

Afghan girls face uncertain future after one year of no school

The Hindu  

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Taliban break promise on higher education for Afghan girls
2 years, 9 months ago

Taliban break promise on higher education for Afghan girls

Associated Press  

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In 11th hour decision Taliban hold to ban on girls education
2 years, 9 months ago

In 11th hour decision Taliban hold to ban on girls education

The Hindu  

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Relief and despair: What end of 20-year war brings to Afghan women
2 years, 10 months ago

Relief and despair: What end of 20-year war brings to Afghan women

India Today  

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Taliban: committed to giving education, jobs to girls, women
3 years ago

Taliban: committed to giving education, jobs to girls, women

The Hindu  

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'If Girls Don't Learn, Country Will Suffer': Malala Yousafzai Calls for Stronger US Support of Afghan Women
3 years ago

'If Girls Don't Learn, Country Will Suffer': Malala Yousafzai Calls for Stronger US Support of Afghan Women

News 18  

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75% Afghan girls back in school, claims acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi
3 years, 1 month ago

75% Afghan girls back in school, claims acting FM Amir Khan Muttaqi

India TV News  

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'Reopen girls' schools immediately': Malala Yousafzai sends letter to Taliban month after education ban
3 years, 2 months ago

'Reopen girls' schools immediately': Malala Yousafzai sends letter to Taliban month after education ban

Firstpost  

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Anxious wait for Afghan girls as opening of high schools stalled
3 years, 2 months ago

Anxious wait for Afghan girls as opening of high schools stalled

Al Jazeera  

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Women in Kabul return to work, school and the streets, in defiance of the Taliban
3 years, 2 months ago

Women in Kabul return to work, school and the streets, in defiance of the Taliban

CNN  

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In solidarity with girls, Afghan boys refrain from going to school
3 years, 3 months ago

In solidarity with girls, Afghan boys refrain from going to school

India Today  

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Afghan women sceptical over Taliban's promise on education after new decree to universities
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghan women sceptical over Taliban's promise on education after new decree to universities

India Today  

After a lightning military campaign to win the majority of the country, the Taliban promised to form a lenient form of government in Afghanistan that would deliver on certain rights, including for women, that were missing from their first rule. Taliban's decree to universities According to the Guardian, the Taliban have issued a decree to private universities, laying out a …

Women allowed to study but no co-education in Afghanistan: Taliban acting education minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Women allowed to study but no co-education in Afghanistan: Taliban acting education minister

India Today  

Afghan women will be allowed to study at university but there would be a ban on mixed classes under their rule, the Taliban's acting higher education minister said on Sunday. The hardline Islamist group that stormed to power in mid-August after ousting the Western-back government have vowed to rule differently compared to their 1990s stint when girls and women were …

Salgy Baran tops university entrance exams in Afghanistan but uncertain future looms
3 years, 3 months ago

Salgy Baran tops university entrance exams in Afghanistan but uncertain future looms

Firstpost  

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Afghanistan's top high school graduate fears for her future
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan's top high school graduate fears for her future

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Taliban leaders say women and …

'No bright future': Afghan women share their concerns for a future under Taliban rule
3 years, 3 months ago

'No bright future': Afghan women share their concerns for a future under Taliban rule

ABC  

As the dust settles on the Taliban's swift and decisive move into the Afghan capital Kabul, millions of people are coming to terms with a different future. Key points: Women in Afghanistan say they fear for their futures under Taliban rule The brother of a female lawmaker says she's received direct threats Others have tried to leave via Kabul airport …

Afghan girls return to school in Herat after Taliban takeover
3 years, 4 months ago

Afghan girls return to school in Herat after Taliban takeover

Al Jazeera  

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