The new academic year has officially commenced in the capital and cold provinces of Afghanistan, marking the fifth consecutive year without girls above the sixth grade. The Taliban administration's ban continues to shatter the educational dreams of thousands.

Many girls expressed deep despair over the ongoing restrictions, urging the Taliban and the international community to facilitate their return to school. Students shared that they have abandoned their aspirations of pursuing professional careers due to these systemic barriers.

Coinciding with the start of the school year, Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, condemned the situation. He labeled the continued exclusion of girls from education as unacceptable and demanded immediate changes. #Education #AfghanWomen #HumanRights

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