UNICEF: Educational Challenges Persist in Afghan Schools, Millions of Children Out of School

Kokcha News Agency – In a joint report with UNESCO, UNICEF highlighted the ongoing educational crisis in Afghanistan, particularly in secondary education, which it described as a deep-rooted problem of “learning poverty.” The report, released on Wednesday, underscores the severe impact of the Taliban’s restrictive policies on the education system.

UNICEF stated that many boys are forced to leave school due to poverty, while the situation for girls remains precarious. The organization revealed that 2.13 million children in Afghanistan are currently not attending school, with girls facing significant barriers to education at the secondary and higher levels.

The report called on the Taliban authorities to immediately lift the ban on secondary and higher education for girls and women. UNICEF warned that if the ban continues, nearly 4 million girls could be deprived of secondary education by 2030, which would have profound consequences for the future of the country.

UNICEF and UNESCO emphasized that the current educational crisis is a direct result of the Taliban’s weak and restrictive policies, which have severely limited access to quality education for millions of Afghan children.