School Reopening
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Khalilzad Urges Taliban to Restore Education for Afghan Girls and Women
DID Press: On International Women’s Day, former US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad called on the Taliban government to allow Afghan girls and women to return to schools and universities. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Khalilzad congratulated women…
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Japan: Girls’ Education Key to Afghanistan’s Integration with Global Community
DID Press: Kenichi Masamoto, Japan’s envoy to Afghanistan, stressed that progress in girls’ education is a critical condition for Afghanistan’s integration with the global community. Describing girls’ education as a core issue the international community is focusing on regarding Afghanistan,…
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Pakistani Clerics Condemn Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education as Un-Islamic
DID Press: Pakistani organization of Islamic scholars issued a statement urging the Taliban government to reopen educational institutions for girls and lift restrictive policies. Led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of the Jamaat-e-Islami Scholars, Pakistani clerics criticized the Taliban for…
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EU Re‑affirms Call to Reopen Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union (EU) reiterated on Saturday its urgent demand that schools in Afghanistan be reopened to girls and women, condemning the continued ban on education beyond sixth grade as a deep violation of fundamental human rights. According to…
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Taliban Leader Orders Expansion of AI Education in Universities
DID Press: While girls remain barred from higher education in Afghanistan, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the formation of new academic units, including programs in artificial intelligence. Akhundzada approved the establishment of 633 new educational and administrative units across…
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Taliban Bans Teacher’s Day Celebrations in Herat, Sparks Widespread Criticism
DID Press: Taliban’s Department of Education in Herat province has officially banned all events, programs, or celebrations of World Teacher’s Day in both public and private schools, according to a formal letter issued by the department. The directive, signed by…
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UNAMA: Girls’ Education Ban Endangers Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: On the occasion of International Literacy Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) renewed its call for equal access to education for women and girls, expressing deep concern over the Taliban caretaker government’s continued restrictions and…
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92% of Afghanistan People Support Girls’ Education
DID Press: A recent UN survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of Afghanistan – both men and women across urban and rural areas – strongly support education for girls. According to UN Women, findings from a nationwide survey show that…
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Reopening Girls’ Schools, Universities under Review, says Caretaker Government
DID Press: Caretaker government’s spokesperson announced that the process of reopening schools and universities to girls is under review. Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the caretaker government, told some media outlets regarding the fate of girls’ education that work on this…
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UN Warns Ban on Girls’ Education Threatening Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: On the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, the UN voiced deep concern over the ongoing ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, describing it as a “major loss” for the country’s future. Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special…
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