4 d. ago Begum Academy Launches Offline Learning App to Empower Afghan Girls

As the new academic year begins in Afghanistan, it also marks the third consecutive year that girls above the age of 12 have been denied access to formal education. In response to these ongoing restrictions, Begum Academy, a digital education initiative founded by Afghan entrepreneur Hamida Aman in November 2023, continues to expand its services […] The post Begum Academy Launches Offline Learning App to Empower Afghan Girls appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Australia allocates $5 million to support women in Afghanistan

The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced on Friday a donation of five million dollars to support humanitarian services for women and girls in Afghanistan. This contribution aims to address the critical needs of Afghan women and girls, providing much-needed resources for essential support in the country. Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Minister, has stated […] The post Australia allocates $5 million to support women in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago UNICEF: Afghanistan marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education

UNICEF: Afghanistan marks three years since the start of the ban on girls' secondary education  ASIA-Plus

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8 d. ago UN agency calls girls’ education ban in Afghanistan a ‘grave injustice’

UN agency calls girls’ education ban in Afghanistan a ‘grave injustice’  Amu TV

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9 d. ago UNAMA says Taliban’s continued ban on girls’ education will deepen Afghanistan’s crises

UNAMA says Taliban’s continued ban on girls’ education will deepen Afghanistan’s crises  Amu TV

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9 d. ago UN: Deprivation of Girls’ Education Contributes to Afghanistan’s Isolation

Roza Otunbayeva emphasized that depriving girls of education is a major factor in Afghanistan’s growing isolation from the global community. Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in response to the beginning of the fourth academic year without the presence of girls, stated that the deprivation of education, and […] The post UN: Deprivation of Girls’ Education Contributes to Afghanistan’s Isolation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago The internal challenge to Afghanistan’s ban on girls’ secondary education

The internal challenge to Afghanistan’s ban on girls’ secondary education  Free Malaysia Today

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1 week ago OCHA Warns: Education ban overwhelms girls’ mental health in Afghanistan

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that the unbearable psychological pressure resulting from denying girls education in Afghanistan has reached critical levels. Experts note that such deprivation undermines the well-being and future prospects of young Afghans, exacerbating long-term social and economic instability. OCHA released a report on Tuesday, March 25, […] The post OCHA Warns: Education ban overwhelms girls’ mental health in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago "For over three years, rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated," says UNICEF executive director

"For over three years, rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated," says UNICEF executive director  DARYO.UZ - CENTRAL ASIA & AFGHANISTAN NEWS

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1 week ago UN warns 4 million Afghan girls could lose education by 2030

The UN warns that by 2030, four million Afghan girls may be denied education due to ongoing restrictions and challenges. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the United Nations, stated that by 2030, four million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education due to ongoing restrictions. Dujarric expressed his hope during a press conference on […] The post UN warns 4 million Afghan girls could lose education by 2030 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Afghanistan: Madrassas the only choice for Afghan girls barred from school

Afghanistan: Madrassas the only choice for Afghan girls barred from school  BBC.com

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1 week ago Unicef calls on Afghanistan to end ban on girls' education as new school term begins

Unicef calls on Afghanistan to end ban on girls' education as new school term begins  Morning Star Online

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1 week ago UNICEF urges Taliban to lift ban on girl's education amid beginning of new academic session in Afghanistan

UNICEF urges Taliban to lift ban on girl's education amid beginning of new academic session in Afghanistan  Northeast Herald

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1 week ago Afghanistan’s pop star urges global action on girls’ education

Afghanistan’s pop star urges global action on girls’ education  Amu TV

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1 week ago Taliban’s Ban on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan: Will the School Bell Ever Ring Again?

Taliban’s Ban on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan: Will the School Bell Ever Ring Again?  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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1 week ago As new school year begins in Afghanistan, girls remain barred from classrooms

As new school year begins in Afghanistan, girls remain barred from classrooms  Amu TV

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1 week ago Politics: Unicef: School starts without millions of girls in Afghanistan | blue News

Politics: Unicef: School starts without millions of girls in Afghanistan | blue News  bluewin E-Mail

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2 w. ago UNICEF: 400,000 more girls deprived of education as new school year begins in Afghanistan, total reaches 2.2 million

The new academic year in Afghanistan has begun, but 400,000 girls have been denied access to education. The total number of girls unable to attend secondary and high school has now reached 2.2 million. This situation has sparked international concern about the future of Afghanistan’s girls. UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, issued a statement on […] The post UNICEF: 400,000 more girls deprived of education as new school year begins in Afghanistan, total reaches 2.2 million appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender

Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, stated that Afghan girls and women are denied education due to gender-based oppression. Richard Bennett, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, states that Afghan girls continue to be deprived of education due to suppression and gender-based violence by the Taliban. Bennett wrote on his X […] The post Richard Bennet: Afghan girls, women denied education due to Gender-Based Oppression appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UNICEF urges Taliban to lift ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan

UNICEF urges Taliban to lift ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan  The Siasat Daily

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