Women Activists Launch “Let’s Study” Campaign Against Taliban Education Ban

A coalition of women activists has launched a campaign titled “Let’s Study” to protest the Taliban’s ongoing ban on girls’ education, now entering its fourth year, Amu TV reported. Organized by the Women’s Freedom Movement, the campaign underscores the severe restrictions placed on Afghan women and girls, who have been stripped of their rights under the Taliban regime.

In a statement, the group asserted that education is a fundamental right, yet girls in Afghanistan are prohibited from studying beyond the sixth grade. This ban has left many young girls without access to education, while families who fled to neighboring countries like Iran and Pakistan struggle to enroll their daughters in schools, further exacerbating the crisis.

As the new school year approaches, activists are calling on the international community to take stronger action to restore girls’ right to education in Afghanistan. The campaign coincides with a United Nations meeting titled “From Afghanistan to New York: Afghan Women Calling for Action,” which focused on the ongoing challenges faced by Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule.

Nargis Nehan, a former minister of mines and petroleum, criticized the international community for failing to provide adequate diplomatic and financial support. She noted that the Taliban has rolled back women’s rights by decades in just three years. Afghan women, both inside the country and in exile, continue to demonstrate resilience, advocating for their fundamental rights and demanding that their voices be heard in any discussions regarding their future.