"Four Years of Denial: Afghanistan's Girls Shut Out of Education" As the world marks a grim milestone on September 17, the Taliban's brutal ban on secondary education for girls in Afghanistan will complete four years. Since the hardline Islamist group took control of the country in 2021, thousands of young girls have been denied the fundamental right to learn, grow, and shape their own futures. The devastating anniversary serves as a stark reminder of the Taliban's regressive policies, which have plunged Afghanistan into a dark era of oppression and inequality. With girls' education being a key driver of social mobility and economic development, the long-term consequences of this ban are likely to be catastrophic for a nation already reeling from conflict and poverty.
September 17 marks four years since the Taliban banned secondary education for girls in Afghanistan. It is a devastating anniversary that should make everyone angry – furious even. The ban is cruel, ...
