UN Says 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Shut Out of Secondary School Five Years After Taliban Takeover

The UN says 2.4 million Afghan girls are still shut out of secondary school five years after the Taliban takeover. The report highlights how the ban on girls’ education has persisted, depriving older students of learning and future opportunities. It also warns of long-term consequences for livelihoods, health, and social stability as a generation is left behind. UN officials call for immediate, unconditional steps to restore access to secondary education. They urge the Taliban to reverse restrictions and enable teachers and families to plan for safe schooling. The situation remains a major international concern.