Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- The United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan girls' education, urging the reopening of schools and universities as Afghanistan marks more than four years of classroom bans.
The British Embassy for Afghanistan reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghan girls facing severe educational restrictions, marking the International Day of the Girl on Friday. The embassy said every girl deserves the right to learn and thrive despite ongoing challenges under Taliban rule.
The statement comes as more than 1,480 days have passed since the ban on secondary and higher education for girls in Afghanistan. Millions of Afghan women and girls remain barred from attending schools above sixth grade and unive...