Overview

• Since the Taliban's return in 2021, 1.4 million Afghan girls have been denied secondary education.
• Primary school attendance has dropped by 1.1 million students, both boys and girls.
• UNESCO warns of increased child labor and early marriage due to rising dropout rates.
• University enrollment has plummeted by 53% since 2021, leading to a shortage of skilled graduates.
• International community urged to push for reopening of schools and universities for girls and women.