Empowering Educators to Address Girls’ Education Crisis in Afghanistan

EDN continues to prioritize capacity-building initiatives to address the ongoing education crisis in Afghanistan, as highlighted in its latest position paper. Marking 1,000 days since the Taliban banned girls from education, the paper underscores the need for alternative education systems, teacher training, and global support for inclusive education. EDN is committed to equipping educators and advocates with the tools and resources to bridge these gaps and foster sustainable change.

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Special Event for International Women’s Day 2025

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EST

Location: Virtual (Free & Open to All)
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking barriers and driving systemic change. This International Women’s Day, join Education Defenders Network (EDN) for a compelling discussion on how learning, advocacy, and policy reform can drive gender equity and justice worldwide.

Demanding UN Accountability for Afghan Women’s Rights

In a strongly worded letter, EDN and its partners criticized the UN’s normalization of the Taliban’s education ban and called for a robust UN presence in Afghanistan. The letter urged the UN to advocate for formal education for girls and reject madrassas as a substitute, reinforcing the need for genuine human rights-focused leadership in UN missions.