The United Nations Women’s Section, on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, has stated that “education is not a crime” and that 92% of Afghans consider girls’ education important.
The organization wrote on its X account today (Monday, 14th of Mizan) that this figure was obtained through a survey involving 2,000 Afghan citizens.
UN Women further emphasized: “When girls are educated, they unlock the power to shape a better future for everyone.”
The agency had previously reported that over 80% of girls and women in Afghanistan have been deprived of access to education and employment.
Similarly, UNAMA (the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) and the European Union also highlighted the importance of girls’ education yesterday in connection with World Teachers’ Day.
UNAMA stated that education is vital and essential for building a peaceful, stable, self-reliant, resilient, and prosperous Afghanistan.
However, since the Taliban’s return to power, the celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Afghanistan has been banned.
Most recently, the Herat Department of Education has instructed both public and private schools in the province not to celebrate Teachers’ Day.
It is worth noting that October 5 is designated as World Teachers’ Day and is celebrated globally.
