Let Afghan Girls Learn: Restore Their Right to Education Now
To: The United Nations, UNESCO, UNICEF, International Human Rights Bodies, and the de facto Authorities in Afghanistan
From: Concerned global citizens demanding the restoration of girls’ education in Afghanistan
For more than two years, millions of Afghan girls have been banned from attending secondary school and university. This is one of the most severe violations of human rights in the 21st century. A whole generation of Afghan girls is being denied the ability to study, contribute to society, and build a dignified future.
By the Numbers:
UNICEF reports that 1.1 million Afghan girls are currently banned from secondary school.
Afghanistan is the only country in the world with a nationwide ban on girls’ education.
A Personal Story:
“My niece in Afghanistan dreams of becoming a doctor, but she has not been allowed to attend school for over 1,000 days. Millions of Afghan girls like her are losing their entire childhood to policies denying them basic rights.”
Education is not a privilege—it is a fundamental human right. Denying it not only harms Afghan girls but also weakens Afghanistan’s future and stability.
What We Urge:
Immediate reopening of secondary schools, high schools, and universities for Afghan girls.
Protection and safety guarantee for female students and teachers.
International monitoring to ensure educational facilities operate without discrimination.
Recognition of education as a non-negotiable human right under international law.
Support programs for digital learning, scholarships, and community-based education for Afghan girls until full access is restored.
Permit international NGOs to support education safely and independently.
Ensure protection for teachers and students from harassment or punishment.
Why This Matters:
Afghan girls dream of becoming doctors, teachers, engineers, scientists, and leaders.
Education reduces poverty, strengthens peace, and empowers communities.
No society can progress by silencing half its population.
Every day that girls are kept out of school is another day stolen from their future.
A Call to Action for the World:
We urge world leaders, the UN, and humanitarian bodies to take strong diplomatic steps and negotiate—not as a political issue, but as a human issue. We also call on the Afghan authorities to act with humanity, justice, and responsibility.
Message to the International Community:
“We call on the UN, UNICEF, UNESCO, and all humanitarian partners to apply diplomatic pressure and support to restore girls’ education in Afghanistan.”
Hopeful Words:
“Education is not a crime. It is a right. Together, we can be the voice Afghan girls are not allowed to raise.”
