Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls
Secret schools for girls in Afghanistan are operating despite the Taliban's restrictions on female education.
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The story so far
Five years after the Taliban's return to power, girls in Afghanistan are still attending school. The Taliban's restrictions on female education have led to the establishment of secret schools. These schools operate in defiance of the Taliban's ban on girls' education beyond the sixth grade.
The New York Times reports on the efforts of teachers and parents to provide education for girls in secret. The Taliban's restrictions have led to a growing number of hardships for women and girls in Afghanistan, according to Save the Children. The Taliban's reshape of Afghan higher education has also been noted, with opinions on the impact of these changes.
The situation in Afghanistan has led to an appeal to the world for support and intervention. The future of these secret schools and the girls attending them is uncertain, as the Taliban continues to enforce its restrictions on female education.
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Who reported it (6)
- Afghan Women and Girls Face Growing Hardships, Save the Children Says thekabultribune.com · 4h ago
- How the Taliban Is Reshaping Afghan Higher Ed (opinion) Inside Higher Ed · 4h ago
- Five Years Ago, I Was in Fifth Grade 8AM Media · 4h ago
- Afghanistan’s Appeal To The World Eurasia Review · 4h ago
- Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls The New York Times · 4h ago
- Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls The New York Times · 7h ago
The obvious questions
What are the secret schools in Afghanistan?
Secret schools in Afghanistan are educational institutions operating in defiance of the Taliban's ban on girls' education beyond the sixth grade.
Who is affected by the Taliban's restrictions on female education?
Girls and women in Afghanistan are affected by the Taliban's restrictions on female education, which have led to growing hardships and the establishment of secret schools.
What is the appeal from Afghanistan to the world?
The appeal from Afghanistan to the world is a call for support and intervention in response to the challenges faced by the country, including the restrictions on female education.
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