Tajuddin Owaiali, a representative of UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund), has recently stated that every girl in Afghanistan has the right to attend school.
Mr. Owaiali posted a message today (Thursday, March 24) on his X account, emphasizing that when girls are educated, society becomes stronger, and the future becomes brighter for everyone.
He further stressed that this message from UNICEF is simple yet important, aiming to keep hope alive for girls across Afghanistan.
Additionally, Sanjeev Vijesekera, the regional director of UNICEF for South Asia, had previously stated that it is time for schools in Afghanistan to reopen their doors to girls.
He mentioned that girls in Afghanistan have waited long enough, and the reopening of schools should bring hope to all.
In part of his message, he emphasized: “It is time for schools to reopen because hope, dignity, and the future begin with education.”
This comes as after the takeover of the interim government in Afghanistan, schools have been closed to girls above sixth grade, depriving them of education until further notice.
Moreover, in its latest restriction, the government has closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel.
This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to pursue their education.
