The Taliban government in Afghanistan has now permitted girls of all ages to pursue education in madrassas across the country. This decision comes nearly a year after the Taliban-led government had imposed a ban on higher education for girls beyond sixth grade.
While international leaders neglect to take meaningful, coordinated action, women and girls in Afghanistan and in exile remain on the frontlines of resistance.
A woman’s right advocate based in Afghanistan voices an urgent plea: “Be our voice to recognize the gender apartheid in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.”
Even under Afghanistan’s previous foreign-backed government, girls' educational institutions had been the target of several poisoning attacks, including suspected gas attacks.