UNESCO(@UNESCO):For five years now, Afghanistan is the only country in the world to formally prohibit access to education for girls and women beyond the primary level. As of 2026, an estimated 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO condemns discriminations against women and girls and calls for the immediate and unconditional restoration of their right to education.

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2026.08.11 14:18

For five years now, Afghanistan is the only country in the world to formally prohibit access to education for girls and women beyond the primary level. As of 2026, an estimated 2.4 million girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO condemns discriminations against women and girls and calls for the immediate and unconditional restoration of their right to education.