Education
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Afghanistan
UN Warns Growing Child Population Is Straining Afghanistan’s Education System
DID Press: United Nations has warned that Afghanistan’s education system is facing mounting pressure from a growing population of children and adolescents, the return of migrants and insufficient investment, increasing the need to expand educational services across the country. According…
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Afghanistan
Haqqani: Taliban Provides Support to More Than 394,000 Orphans
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, has said the group is currently providing care and support to more than 394,000 orphaned children. Haqqani made the remarks during a visit to an orphanage in Khost province, where he stressed…
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Afghanistan
Iran and Afghanistan Honour Figures of Sacrifice and Courage at Event in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: A cultural event highlighting figures associated with self-sacrifice, bravery and freedom was held in Mazar-e-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, with the participation of students, teachers and school administrators. The event took place on Saturday, 9 Aqrab, at the Ferdowsi Public…
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Economy
Youth Protests Sweep 34 German Cities Over Living Costs and Conscription
DID Press: Protests against social inequality, the education system, rising living costs and compulsory military service have spread across 34 cities in Germany, with organizers estimating that around 160,000 people could take part in the demonstrations. Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich…
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Afghanistan
Iran Offers Support for Afghanistan’s Scientific and Educational Activities
DID Press: A representative of the senior adviser to Iran’s president has announced Tehran’s readiness to support the scientific, educational and research activities of the Afghanistan International Academy. During a meeting with officials from the academy, the Iranian representative emphasized…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s 1406 Kankor Registration Opens Again Without Female Students
DID Press: Taliban’s National Examination Authority has announced the opening of registration for the 1406 general Kankor and religious-school entrance examinations, with Afghan girls still excluded from taking the university entrance exam. Mumtaz Qadiri, a spokesperson for the National Examination…
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Afghanistan
Karzai: Education for Girls and Boys Guarantees Afghanistan’s Dignity and Independence
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has praised the country’s teachers for their efforts and commitment under difficult circumstances and despite limited resources, congratulating them on World Teachers’ Day. In a message posted on X, Karzai said Afghan teachers…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Ban World Teachers’ Day Celebrations in Afghanistan Schools
DID Press: Officials at several private schools in Afghanistan say the Taliban-run Ministry of Education has banned schools from holding any ceremonies or events to mark World Teachers’ Day, with the directive reportedly circulated to schools in several provinces through…
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Afghanistan
UNAMA: Teachers’ Role in Afghanistan More Important Than Ever
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), marking World Teachers’ Day, has expressed appreciation for Afghanistan’s teachers, particularly those working in remote areas who continue educating students despite difficult conditions and limited resources. UNAMA said teachers transform lives by…
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education
On World Teachers’ Day, More Than 800 Palestinian Teachers Reportedly Killed in Gaza
DID Press: According to the latest figures from the Palestinian Ministry of Education, more than 800 teachers have been killed and another 3,300 injured in Israeli attacks since the war began in October 2023. The Palestinian Ministry of Education said,…
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