The British Embassy for Afghanistan has announced, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl, that the United Kingdom will continue to support Afghan girls who are facing serious challenges in accessing education.
In a statement posted on its official account on X, the embassy wrote: “Educating girls empowers them, strengthens communities, and drives economic growth.”
October 11, corresponding to the 19th of Mizan, has been designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of the Girl Child.
The British Embassy further emphasized that no country can advance if half of its population is left behind.
It is worth noting that since returning to power, the de facto authorities have banned girls from attending school. The government has even prohibited medical education for women, despite Afghanistan’s critical shortage of female doctors.
According to UNESCO statistics, 1.4 million girls above grade six in Afghanistan are currently denied access to schooling.
Additionally, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has previously reported that by the end of this year, the number of girls deprived of education in Afghanistan may exceed 2.2 million.
Despite this, the international community and Afghan citizens have repeatedly urged the current government over the past four years to allow women and girls to receive education — but these calls have so far been ignored.
A UN survey also shows that 92% of Afghan citizens believe that girls should be allowed to study.
