"Taliban's Education Policy: A Detriment to Afghan Boys and Girls, Report Reveals"
The Taliban's education policies in Afghanistan are not only harming girls but also boys, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The departure of qualified teachers, regressive curriculum changes, and increased corporal punishment have led to fear and falling attendance in schools. The Taliban have dismissed all female teachers from boys' schools, leaving many boys taught by unqualified individuals or with no teachers at all. Subjects like art, sports, English, and civic education have been eliminated, and there are hours during the school day with no lessons due to a lack of replacement teachers. The report calls for an international response to address Afghanistan's education crisis and urges the Taliban to end their discriminatory ban on girls' and women's education.