UN Agencies Report Over Half of Afghan Children Lack Formal Education

UNESCO and UNICEF stated that more than half of primary school-age children in Afghanistan are deprived of formal education. They warned that continued restrictions on girls' and women's education will hinder future reconstruction and development. Since the Taliban's return, over 2.6 million girls have been barred from attending classes above sixth grade.

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