Gender Disparity in Taliban Schools: Boys Left Behind
The Taliban's educational policies in Afghanistan are not only harming girls and women but also boys, with the dismissal of qualified teachers and regressive changes to the curriculum. The Taliban's actions have led to increased fears about attending school, falling attendance rates, and a loss of hope for the future, potentially creating a lost generation. Concerned governments and UN agencies should urge the Taliban to end their discriminatory ban on girls' education and to stop violating boys' rights to quality education.