On the occasion of World Students’ Day, the women’s protest movement for freedom has once again called for an end to the ban on education for girls and women in Afghanistan.
In a statement released on World Students’ Day, this movement stated that the caretaker government, by preventing the education and schooling of girls and women, is threatening the future of Afghan children and the security of the region.
The women’s protest movement for freedom has urged the international community, the United Nations, governments, and human rights organizations to ensure the right to education for all segments of society and to create alternative educational programs for girls while combating extremist educational content.
Additionally, the establishment of safe schools within Afghanistan and support for migrant children in neighboring countries were among the other demands of this protest movement.
Meanwhile, the Afghan girls’ robotics team also released a separate statement on their Facebook account in commemoration of World Students’ Day, highlighting the dire situation of girls in Afghanistan. They noted that since the current government came to power, it has been 1,156 days during which schools and universities have been closed to girls.
The statement emphasized the urgent need for action to reopen schools, create alternative educational opportunities, and support girls’ right to education.
Furthermore, UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has published statistics indicating that 2.5 million girls in Afghanistan are deprived of education. This ban not only strips them of learning opportunities but also inflicts serious psychological and social harm.
It is worth mentioning that November 17 is recognized as “World Students’ Day,” aimed at advocating for students’ rights and celebrating their achievements worldwide.
