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Taliban's Ongoing Assault on Girls' Education in Afghanistan Sparks Outrage and Concern

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Mamoon Alvi
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The Taliban's continued closure of educational institutions for girls in Afghanistan has raised alarm about the erosion of women's rights and the denial of educational opportunities.
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For nearly two years, the Taliban has persistently targeted girls' education in Afghanistan, closing schools and universities, and imposing restrictions that exclude women from various sectors of society. The recent shutdown of educational centers in Kabul and the order to prohibit girls from entering classrooms have further intensified concerns about the Taliban's regressive and misogynistic agenda. Many fear that the Taliban aims to silence women's voices permanently, trapping them within the confines of their homes. The closure of educational institutions specifically for girls is seen as a troubling development in the ongoing assault on women's rights and access to education.

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Student Struggles to Pursue Education Amidst Taliban's Restrictions

Fatima, a second-year student majoring in Graphic Design, is among the many Afghan girls whose dreams of education have been shattered by the Taliban's actions. Following the closure of universities for girls, she actively seeks alternative options to continue her studies abroad. However, even language institutes, like the one she enrolled in to learn English, are being targeted by the Taliban. The order prohibiting girls from entering the language training center further obstructs her path to knowledge. Fatima's experience reflects the daily struggles faced by Afghan girls in their pursuit of education.

Restrictive Measures Cast Doubt on the Future of Girls' Education

The Taliban's efforts to eradicate girls from society have become increasingly apparent with the closure of schools and training centers. Officials had previously complied with Taliban directives by segregating girls and boys and enforcing Islamic dress codes. However, the recent shutdown of schools altogether reveals that gender discrimination plays a significant role in the Taliban's ban on girls' education. Female students like Maryam, a tenth-grade student, have been denied their right to education for two years. The arbitrary age-based restrictions imposed by the Taliban further exacerbate the barriers to learning for girls in Afghanistan.

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