Human Rights Watch Afghanistan has recently urged citizens, organizations, and human rights groups to advocate for the lifting of the ban on girls’ education.
In a statement, the organization described the continued deprivation of hundreds of thousands of girls from education as a blatant violation of their fundamental rights and called on the international community and Afghan citizens not to remain silent in the face of this situation.
The organization emphasized that girls wake up every day with the hope of continuing their education and achieving their dreams, yet school doors remain closed to them.
Human Rights Watch Afghanistan addressed the public, saying: “Please do not remain silent; raise your voice. Let girls learn.”
Since taking control of Afghanistan, the current government has deprived women and girls of education and schooling. In its latest restriction, it has closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, despite the healthcare sector across Afghanistan facing a shortage of personnel.
This action by the current government has resulted in millions of schoolgirls being unable to pursue their education.
Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even accessing United Nations offices in Afghanistan.
According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.
