Kabul [Afghanistan], March 23 (ANI): Female students in the Afghan capital have again appealed for the reopening of schools and educational institutions that remain closed under the Islamic Emirate’s restrictions, urging authorities to allow girls to resume their education, Tolo News reported.
The renewed pleas come amid ongoing limits on girls’ schooling that have left many young Afghans without formal education. Several schoolgirls expressed deep frustration, saying their futures are at risk without schooling. Mojda, a student from Takhar province, described her family’s move to Kabul to pursue education only to find courses shut down as well. “Our request from the Islamic Emirate is to reopen school doors for girls,” she said, describing the emotional and academic toll.
Sama voiced similar concerns, stressing the urgency of restoring access. “Our demand is that schools reopen so we can study. Afghan girls no longer have hope, and their only hope is education,” she told Tolo News. The girls’ appeals come as restrictions on girls’ education draw international attention and criticism from human rights organizations.
Women’s rights activists warned of broader consequences from the closures. Lamia Shirzai, an advocate for educational access, told local media that with a new year beginning, “school and university doors must be reopened as soon as possible based on the interests of the Afghan people, so the country does not fall behind in regional and global competition.” Activists say long-term exclusion from schooling harms individual prospects and poses social and economic risks for Afghanistan’s future.
Husnia, another student, expressed fear about being forced to stop after sixth grade. “I am very worried because I have finished sixth grade and may have to stay at home afterwards and not be able to progress. I ask the Islamic Emirate to reopen schools for girls because they have big dreams,” she said, reflecting a wider determination among Afghan girls to pursue education despite restrictions.
Following political changes in Afghanistan, many girls have been denied access to schools and universities. International human rights organizations emphasize that education is a fundamental right and warn that depriving girls of it could have long-lasting adverse effects on Afghan society. (ANI)
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