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2.2 Million Afghan Girls Face Education Crisis Amid Taliban Ban

4/7/2025

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The Taliban's ban on girls' secondary education in Afghanistan threatens the futures of 2.2 million girls, plunging the nation into potential economic decline and deepening poverty. Experts caution that this could lead to rising maternal mortality and child marriage rates. While underground schooling offers a glimmer of hope, the urgent call for international support for educational equality and women's rights remains critical.

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The Taliban's ban on girls' secondary education in Afghanistan threatens the futures of 2.2 million girls, plunging the nation into potential economic decline and deepening poverty. Experts caution that this could lead to rising maternal mortality and child marriage rates. While underground schooling offers a glimmer of hope, the urgent call for international support for educational equality and women's rights remains critical.