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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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.

EDN Champions Education Rights Amidst Systemic Gender-Based Violence

As part of its commitment to inclusive education, EDN collaborated with global partners to contribute to the December 2024 policy paper addressing systemic gender-based violence in Afghanistan. The paper highlights the devastating impact of the Taliban’s repressive policies on women’s access to education, emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention. EDN advocates for alternative education pathways and global accountability to safeguard Afghan women and girls’ fundamental rights.