The resilience of Afghan girls' education after the 2021 Taliban takeover
In short: In this moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh recounts the emergency evacuation of Afghanistan's only all-girls boarding school. It is a story of survival that highlights the global responsibility to keep learning alive for women under systemic bans.
After the Taliban seized control during 2021, Basij-Rasikh coordinated the removal of over 250 individuals, including students and staff, from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA). These individuals were relocated to Rwanda to preserve their education. Despite ongoing bans on girls' access to secondary education, organizations like UNESCO continue to advocate for the development of skills and opportunities for Afghan women. The initiative serves as a testament to the persistence of educational dreams in the face of extreme political restrictions.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Shabana Basij-Rasikh: The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on
- Also: Five years on: Keeping learning alive for girls and women in
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