UNESCO concerned about the educational situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

Paris, August 11 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) expressed its concern on Tuesday regarding the educational situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, calling for their access to middle schools, high schools, and universities. In a statement, UNESCO said, “Over the past five years, women and girls in Afghanistan have experienced a decline in their rights and freedoms, having been denied entry to middle schools, high schools, and universities.” It further noted that Afghan authorities have barred women from jobs requiring interaction with the public and have imposed restrictions and obstacles on their travel. UNESCO added, “Women have been erased from public life; women and girls in Afghanistan are largely deprived of education and face a bleak future,” reaffirming its commitment to making efforts to assist them, particularly by providing alternative means of receiving education. (End) M.B. / S.A.M.