For most teenage girls in Afghanistan, it was year since then set Foot in Class. with no sign The ruling Taliban will allow they back To school, some try to find ways to prevent education from procrastinating for generation of young women.
in house in Dozens gather in Kabul on one day soon for Layers in informal school set up by Sudaba Nazand. She and her sister teach English, science math for girls who should is being in Middle school.
“When the Taliban wanted to take away rights of Education and rights of work From womenI wanted to stand against they decision By educating these girls,” Nazand told The Associated Press.
to her one of number of Underground schools in Operation since the Taliban took over country year Before and banned girls to continue their education past Sixth grade. While the Taliban allowed women To continue attending college, this exception will become irrelevant when there is no more Girls graduating from high school.
“There is no way To bridge this gap, this situation is very sad and worrying,” Nazhand said.
Relief agency Save the Children interviewed nearly 1,700 boys and girls of all ages of 9 and 17 in Seven provinces for impact assessment of Education restrictions.
survey conducted in May-June and released Wednesday, found who – which more from 45% of Girls do not go to school, compared with 20% of children. He. She also found that 26% of Girls show signs of Depression, compared to with 16% of children.
almost full population of It was Afghanistan thrown in poverty and millions they were left Unable to feed their families when world Cuts off Finance in In response to Taliban control.
teachers, parents All experts warn that the country is facing multiple crises, including a devastating collapse of The economyIt has been shown to be particularly harmful to girls. The Taliban have been restricted women’s workencourage them to stay in home And they issued a dress code requiring them to cover their faces, except for for they eyesalthough tokens are not always enforced.
The international community The Taliban demands the opening of schools for All girls created the United States and the European Union plans to pay salaries directly To the teachers of Afghanistan, keeping the sector going without putting money through the Taliban.
But the question of Girls’ education seems to be intertwined in behind- Behind the scenes of the differences between the Taliban. some in the movement support Bringing girls back to school – whether because they see no religious objection to it or because they want to improve relationships with The world. Others, particularly rural tribal elders who Manufacture up Backbones of The movement strongly opposes it.
During first Time rules Afghanistan in The 1990s, the Taliban imposed more stringent restrictions on womenschool ban for All girls except women From work And asking them to wear the all-encompassing burqa if they go outside.
In the twenty years since the expulsion of the Taliban power in 2001 a whole generation of women back to school and workespecially in urban areas. Apparently admitting these changes reassured the Afghan Taliban when they took control of them again last year They will not return to the heavy hand of The past.
Officials publicly insisted that they would allow teenage girls back At school, but less time is required set up logistics for Strict segregation of the sexes ensure Islami framework. “
Hopes soared in March: before new The school year was to beginThe Taliban Education Ministry announced that everyone will be allowed back. But on On March 23 of Reopening decision It was suddenly reversed, which was surprising even to the Ministry officials. It seems that in last A minute, the Taliban’s supreme leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzadeh, bowed to the opposition.
Shakiba Qadri 16-yearOld, masculine how I showed up That day, ready to start Tenth grade. She and her classmates were laughing and excited until the teacher came in And tell them to go home. She said the girls burst into tears. “That was the worst moment in Our life.”
Since then, she’s been trying to keep going up with studying at home, reading her books and novels, and history books. She is studying English through movies and YouTube videos.
inequality access To education that cuts through families. Shakiba and her younger sister cannot go to her school, but her two brothers can. her older sister in private Undergraduate studying law. But this is a bit of a relief, their father, Muhammad Shah Qadri, said. Most of Professors left Country, bring down the quality of education.
even if young A woman earns a college degree “What’s the point?” Al-Qadri, who is 58, was askedyear- retired و government employee.
“She won’t have a job. Taliban won’t allow to her work,” He said.
Qadri said it was always wanted for him children to get higher education. Now that might be impossible, so he’s thinking of leave Afghanistan for The first time after ride out Years of war.
I can’t see them growing up in In front of me of Mine eyes with no education; he is just unacceptable to me.”
Underground schools offer another alternative with delimiters.
A month after the Taliban seized power, Nazand began teaching street children to read with Informal outdoor classes in garden in her neighborhood. Women who Can’t read or write joined she told them. Later, benefactor who her in rented garden a house for They have to hold lessons in and buy tables and chairs. Once upon a time it was operating Inside, Nazand featured teenage girls who They are no longer allowed to go to public The school.
There are now about 250 students, including 50 or 60 schoolgirls above the sixth grade.
“I not only teach them the subjects but also trying to teach them how to me fight and stand up for Nazhand said. The Taliban did not do that changed from others first time in power in In the late 1990s, she said. “These are the same Taliban, but we shouldn’t be the same,” he said women of those years. we have to struggle: by writingby raising voiceany way possible. “
Nazhand School and others like Technically under Taliban rule current restrictions, but they haven’t done so yet shut to her down. at least one another person operating School declined To speak to reporters, however, for fear possible Ramifications.
Despite her unwavering commitment, Nazhand is concerned about her school future. Donor paid for six Months rent on The housebut he died recently and she has nothing way to continue to pay for rent or supplies.
For students, underground schools are a lifeline.
“it is hard When you can’t go to school one of They have the world of Arbabzadeh. “Whenever you are pass Next to my school and seeing the closed door… It’s so annoying for I.”
For most teenage girls in Afghanistan, it was year since then set Foot in Class. with no sign The ruling Taliban will allow they back To school, some try to find ways to prevent education from procrastinating for generation of young women.
in house in Dozens gather in Kabul on one day soon for Layers in informal school set up by Sudaba Nazand. She and her sister teach English, science math for girls who should is being in Middle school.
“When the Taliban wanted to take away rights of Education and rights of work From womenI wanted to stand against they decision By educating these girls,” Nazand told The Associated Press.
to her one of number of Underground schools in Operation since the Taliban took over country year Before and banned girls to continue their education past Sixth grade. While the Taliban allowed women To continue attending college, this exception will become irrelevant when there is no more Girls graduating from high school.
“There is no way To bridge this gap, this situation is very sad and worrying,” Nazhand said.
Relief agency Save the Children interviewed nearly 1,700 boys and girls of all ages of 9 and 17 in Seven provinces for impact assessment of Education restrictions.
survey conducted in May-June and released Wednesday, found who – which more from 45% of Girls do not go to school, compared with 20% of children. He. She also found that 26% of Girls show signs of Depression, compared to with 16% of children.
almost full population of It was Afghanistan thrown in poverty and millions they were left Unable to feed their families when world Cuts off Finance in In response to Taliban control.
teachers, parents All experts warn that the country is facing multiple crises, including a devastating collapse of The economyIt has been shown to be particularly harmful to girls. The Taliban have been restricted women’s workencourage them to stay in home And they issued a dress code requiring them to cover their faces, except for for they eyesalthough tokens are not always enforced.
The international community The Taliban demands the opening of schools for All girls created the United States and the European Union plans to pay salaries directly To the teachers of Afghanistan, keeping the sector going without putting money through the Taliban.
But the question of Girls’ education seems to be intertwined in behind- Behind the scenes of the differences between the Taliban. some in the movement support Bringing girls back to school – whether because they see no religious objection to it or because they want to improve relationships with The world. Others, particularly rural tribal elders who Manufacture up Backbones of The movement strongly opposes it.
During first Time rules Afghanistan in The 1990s, the Taliban imposed more stringent restrictions on womenschool ban for All girls except women From work And asking them to wear the all-encompassing burqa if they go outside.
In the twenty years since the expulsion of the Taliban power in 2001 a whole generation of women back to school and workespecially in urban areas. Apparently admitting these changes reassured the Afghan Taliban when they took control of them again last year They will not return to the heavy hand of The past.
Officials publicly insisted that they would allow teenage girls back At school, but less time is required set up logistics for Strict segregation of the sexes ensure Islami framework. “
Hopes soared in March: before new The school year was to beginThe Taliban Education Ministry announced that everyone will be allowed back. But on On March 23 of Reopening decision It was suddenly reversed, which was surprising even to the Ministry officials. It seems that in last A minute, the Taliban’s supreme leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzadeh, bowed to the opposition.
Shakiba Qadri 16-yearOld, masculine how I showed up That day, ready to start Tenth grade. She and her classmates were laughing and excited until the teacher came in And tell them to go home. She said the girls burst into tears. “That was the worst moment in Our life.”
Since then, she’s been trying to keep going up with studying at home, reading her books and novels, and history books. She is studying English through movies and YouTube videos.
inequality access To education that cuts through families. Shakiba and her younger sister cannot go to her school, but her two brothers can. her older sister in private Undergraduate studying law. But this is a bit of a relief, their father, Muhammad Shah Qadri, said. Most of Professors left Country, bring down the quality of education.
even if young A woman earns a college degree “What’s the point?” Al-Qadri, who is 58, was askedyear- retired و government employee.
“She won’t have a job. Taliban won’t allow to her work,” He said.
Qadri said it was always wanted for him children to get higher education. Now that might be impossible, so he’s thinking of leave Afghanistan for The first time after ride out Years of war.
I can’t see them growing up in In front of me of Mine eyes with no education; he is just unacceptable to me.”
Underground schools offer another alternative with delimiters.
A month after the Taliban seized power, Nazand began teaching street children to read with Informal outdoor classes in garden in her neighborhood. Women who Can’t read or write joined she told them. Later, benefactor who her in rented garden a house for They have to hold lessons in and buy tables and chairs. Once upon a time it was operating Inside, Nazand featured teenage girls who They are no longer allowed to go to public The school.
There are now about 250 students, including 50 or 60 schoolgirls above the sixth grade.
“I not only teach them the subjects but also trying to teach them how to me fight and stand up for Nazhand said. The Taliban did not do that changed from others first time in power in In the late 1990s, she said. “These are the same Taliban, but we shouldn’t be the same,” he said women of those years. we have to struggle: by writingby raising voiceany way possible. “
Nazhand School and others like Technically under Taliban rule current restrictions, but they haven’t done so yet shut to her down. at least one another person operating School declined To speak to reporters, however, for fear possible Ramifications.
Despite her unwavering commitment, Nazhand is concerned about her school future. Donor paid for six Months rent on The housebut he died recently and she has nothing way to continue to pay for rent or supplies.
For students, underground schools are a lifeline.
“it is hard When you can’t go to school one of They have the world of Arbabzadeh. “Whenever you are pass Next to my school and seeing the closed door… It’s so annoying for I.”