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Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Many Afghan fathers express deep despair over the Taliban's ban on girls' education beyond primary school, with some questioning the religious justification for the policy despite supporting the regime's other actions.
- The ban, unique globally, has excluded an estimated 2.4 million girls from secondary education since 2021, with underground schools and secret classes emerging as risky alternatives.
- Fathers report significant emotional distress as they struggle to find ways to educate their daughters amid closed borders, limited international support, and financial hardships.
- Some families are resorting to home schooling and clandestine education, but concerns persist about the long-term impact on girls' futures and Afghanistan's development.
- The Taliban government maintains the ban is temporary but has not responded to inquiries, while the UN and international community call for an immediate restoration of girls' right to education.
