Education
Dreams Locked Behind Gates: The Closure of Midwifery Training Centers in Afghanistan
The sun was low over Kabul, casting a soft orange glow on the mountains as Amina stepped out of her modest home. Her bag was slung over her shoulder, filled…
Open Skies, Closed Doors: The Education Crisis in Afghanistan
As the first light of dawn begins to illuminate the Afghan mountains, Fatima, a 10-year-old girl, wraps her scarf tightly around her head and shoulders, bracing against the chill of…
The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced on Sunday, August 25, that all inquiries regarding the reopening of girls' schools and universities have been deferred "until further…
Afghan women and girls join online study programs despite Taliban’s ban on female education
The providers report strong demand from Afghan women for English language, science, and business courses. This surge follows the Taliban's extension of the ban on female education to include higher…
University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants
The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education institutions in 34 provinces of Afghanistan has concluded. The total number of participants for this year's Kankoor has…
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University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants
The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education institutions in 34 provinces of Afghanistan has concluded. The total number of participants for this year's Kankoor has…
Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience as they…
University entrance exam in Afghanistan: a significant decrease in participants
The Kankoor (Afghan university entrance exam) process for universities and higher education…
Afghan women and girls join online study programs despite Taliban’s ban on female education
The providers report strong demand from Afghan women for English language, science,…
The Taliban deferred inquiries on girls’ education “until further notice.”
The Taliban's Minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, announced on Sunday,…
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Education Challenges Persist for Afghan Children in Khost Province
In Babrak Thana, Khost province, Afghan students demonstrate remarkable resilience…
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A woman is giving girls hope by providing opportunities
"My brothers can go to school, but I cannot. Always at home, I am tired," said Sahra. She was an…
Young people in Khost have launched a campaign to enroll children in schools
In Khost province, a group of young people are going from village to village to encourage enrolling school-aged children in…
Amidst strict limitations, online education offers hope for female Afghan students
This report has been prepared by Saeedullah Safi & Gulaly Najib from The Afghan Times – 16 August 2023 BAN…
Afghan new school year begins with more than 1 million girls barred from education
Today marks the beginning of the school year in Afghanistan, with over two million students expected to enroll, representing a…