A look at the educational situation of women in Afghanistan

مشکلات زنان افغان - Problems of Afghan women
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A look at the educational situation of women in Afghanistan
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The educational situation of women in Afghanistan has been affected by various factors in recent decades. Here we examine the educational conditions of women in Afghanistan:

Developments and achievements

  1. Increasing enrollment in schools:

    • After the fall of the Taliban in 2001, the number of girls in schools increased significantly. Millions of girls went to primary and secondary schools.

  2. International programs:

    • International aid and educational programs from non-governmental organizations and foreign governments have helped to improve girls’ access to education.

  3. Higher Education:

    • The number of women in universities and higher education institutions has also increased and many women are studying in different fields.
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Challenges and problems

  1. Insecurity and war:

    • The insecurity and violence related to the war have closed schools and reduced girls’ access to education.

  2. Cultural and social limitations:

    • Conservative beliefs and traditions in some areas hinder girls’ education and prevent families from sending girls to school.

  3. lack of infrastructure:

    • The lack of schools, female teachers, and suitable educational facilities in rural and remote areas is one of the main problems.

  4. Poverty:

    • Many families do not have the financial ability to send girls to school and prefer that girls stay at home and help.

  5. Restrictive policies:

    • In different periods, restrictive policies by governments and militant groups such as the Taliban have had a negative impact on girls’ education. After the Taliban returned to power in 2021, severe restrictions were imposed on girls’ education.

  6. Lack of psychological and social support:

    • Girls who live in violent and unsafe environments need psychological and social support that is not available in many areas.

Solutions and suggestions

  1. Increasing security:

    • Improving the security situation and reducing violence through peace negotiations and international support.

  2. Cultural changes:

    • Implementing awareness and educational programs to change cultural and social attitudes towards girls’ education.

  3. Investment in infrastructure:

    • Building new schools, providing female teachers and creating appropriate educational facilities.

  4. Financial supports:

    • Providing financial aid to poor families to support girls’ education.

  5. Development of comprehensive educational programs:

    • Educational programs that include professional and technical training for women and girls so that they can acquire the necessary skills for employment.

  6. Psychological and social supports:

    • Providing counseling services and psychological support to girls and women to deal with problems caused by insecurity and violence.
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