Strengthening Education Systems in Afghanistan: A Call to the UN

EDN calls for urgent capacity-building efforts to rebuild Afghanistan’s education system. This open letter urges the UN to reject madrassas as a substitute for formal education and instead invest in training educators and developing modern curricula. EDN’s Capacity Development initiatives focus on empowering teachers and creating inclusive education frameworks that meet global standards.

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