Karzai: Ban On Girl's Education Hinders Afghanistan's Progress

On Sunday, Karzai wrote on his X account, stating,“For years, the girls of our country have been waiting to hear the school bell, but they have been deprived of this happiness.” With the start of the new academic year, the educational deprivation of women and girls will enter its fourth year.

Karzai emphasized that education is not just a right, but a vital need for the welfare and survival of the country and its people. He also warned that the continued educational ban would force young people and families to leave the country.

In response to repeated international calls to lift the ban on girls' education, the Taliban has referred to it as an“internal matter” of Afghanistan and has not taken any steps back from their position.

The ban on girls' education beyond the sixth grade has led to 1.4 million girls being deprived of further education over the past three years.

Despite strong and serious criticism from religious scholars and the Islamic world, the Taliban have not only maintained their policy towards girls' education but have also intensified it.

The Taliban leader recently issued an order, through the Minister of Public Health, banning the education of girls and women in all medical fields.

The ongoing restrictions on education continue to harm the future of many young girls in Afghanistan. The international community and leaders like Hamid Karzai are pushing for a change, urging the Taliban to reconsider their stance and allow girls the opportunity to attend school and university. Education is critical not only for the development of Afghanistan but also for the empowerment and growth of future generations.

MENAFN16032025000228011069ID1109319572