KABUL, (TDI): The European Union’s delegation in Kabul has highlighted the significance of inclusive education as vital for Afghanistan’s future, announcing support for hundreds of schools nationwide.
In a statement on X, the EU delegation said that education “for all” is crucial for the well-being of Afghan society.
Veronica Boshkovich-Pohar, the EU chargé d’affaires, reinforced this commitment during a visit to an elementary school in Kabul, declaring the EU’s “unwavering” support for education in Afghanistan.
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This support comes amid the Taliban’s ongoing ban on education for girls, which has been in effect since the group regained power in August 2021.
The ban prohibits girls from attending high schools and universities, drawing widespread domestic and international criticism.
Female students across Afghanistan have voiced their opposition to these restrictions, asserting that access to education is their human, Islamic, and legal right.
Despite increasing pressure, the Taliban have not altered their position on girls’ education.
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At a recent event called the “Justice Jirga,” attended by over a million people, the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement urged the Taliban to lift educational bans and allow Afghan girls to return to school.
This movement is part of a broader call for the Taliban to recognize and uphold the rights of women and girls throughout the country.
