44 h. 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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55 h. ago Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban

Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban  The Washington Post

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6 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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6 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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7 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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7 d. ago UNAMA expresses deep disappointment as ban on girls’ secondary education goes into fourth year [EN/PS/Dari]

UNAMA expresses deep disappointment as ban on girls’ secondary education goes into fourth year [EN/PS/Dari]  ReliefWeb

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7 d. 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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8 d. ago Taliban calls on US to lift the freeze on Afghanistan's foreign assets

Taliban calls on US to lift the freeze on Afghanistan's foreign assets  TRT World

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago EU: Education is key to Afghanistan’s prosperity and resilience

In response to the ongoing ban on girls’ education in the country, the European Union has emphasized the importance of education for all segments of society, stating that it is the key to the resilience and long-term prosperity of the nation. As the new academic year begins, the European Union’s mission in Afghanistan has reiterated […] The post EU: Education is key to Afghanistan’s prosperity and resilience appeared first on Khaama Press.

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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 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 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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1 week ago UNICEF calls on Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan

UNICEF calls on Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan  Deccan Chronicle

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1 week ago UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan

UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan  The Associated Press

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1 week ago Afghanistan begins new 1404 Academic year without girls above sixth grade

The Ministry of Education has announced the official start of the 1404 academic year across Afghanistan. However, girls’ schools for students above sixth grade remain closed, and the fate of their reopening remains uncertain. During a ceremony marking the occasion in Kabul, Habibullah Agha, the acting Minister of Education, stated that the curriculum content of […] The post Afghanistan begins new 1404 Academic year without girls above sixth grade appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago New Academic Year in Afghanistan will begin with schools remaining closed to girls

The Taliban’s Ministry of Education announced that the new academic year in Afghanistan will start on Thursday, March 20, in colder regions. However, there was no mention of reopening girls’ schools beyond grade six. This marks the fourth year in a row that girls will be excluded from attending schools above this grade. According to […] The post New Academic Year in Afghanistan will begin with schools remaining closed to girls appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Taliban seek ‘concerted efforts' by UN mission to lift sanctions on Afghanistan

Taliban seek ‘concerted efforts' by UN mission to lift sanctions on Afghanistan  Yeni Şafak English

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2 w. ago Karzai: Ban on Girl’s Education Hinders Afghanistan’s Progress

The former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, has called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls on the eve of the new academic year. He considered the ban on girls’ education a major obstacle to Afghanistan’s progress and stated that continuing this policy would lead to the country’s backwardness. On Sunday, Karzai wrote […] The post Karzai: Ban on Girl’s Education Hinders Afghanistan’s Progress appeared first on Khaama Press.

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