Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has reiterated his call for the immediate reopening of schools and universities for girls, marking World Science Day for Peace and Development.
In a statement released on Tuesday, 10 November, on the social media platform X, Karzai stressed that education and knowledge are vital for Afghanistan's advancement.
He stated that Afghanistan, like any other human society, needs science and learning to overcome its challenges and free itself from dependence on other nations.
Karzai emphasized that the gates of educational institutions must open to girls without delay so the nation can progress through its educated youth.
The former president remains one of the few prominent political figures living in Kabul who consistently and publicly advocates for women's right to education under the current administration.
Since the Taliban government returned to power, female students beyond grade six have remained barred from attending secondary schools and universities across the country.
Source: Hamid Karzai on X
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