Advocating for Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is the only country in the world to officially bar girls from education. The Taliban’s system of gender apartheid is denying girls over the age of 12 the right to an education. This repression is causing serious harm to a generation of girls, exposing them to risk of early marriage, spiraling poverty, a rise in poor health outcomes, increased risk of gender-based violence, and much more.
We continue to advocate for Afghan girls to access the human right to education. We must continue to press the international community to act with urgency in defence of their rights.
Right to Learn Afghanistan is a steering committee member of the Alliance for the Education of Women in Afghanistan, which strives to ensure that every Afghan woman and girl has access to quality education, opening opportunities for individuals to thrive, succeed, and contribute to society.
How Can You Advocate for Girls’ Education?
Raise Awareness
Raise awareness of the situation in Afghanistan with the help of our factsheets.
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Sign the petition to end gender apartheid and give back women and girls their right to education.
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Reconnect Afghan girls with secondary school education by donating to our Darakht-e Danesh online Classroom.
DonateTake Action in Higher Education
Click here to see how you can also advocate for women’s rights to higher education.
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