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1,000 Days of Lost Education for Afghan Girls Under Taliban Rule

The Taliban's ban on secondary education for girls has deprived 1.5 million students of learning opportunities, exacerbating Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis.

  • UNICEF reports 3 billion learning hours lost due to the ban on girls' education.
  • The Taliban's policies violate the rights of girls and hinder Afghanistan's development.
  • Education protects girls from early marriage and health issues, and builds resilience against disasters.
  • UN officials call for international support and accountability for the Taliban's actions.
  • Afghanistan remains the only country banning girls from secondary education.
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