Taliban Leader Urged to Repeal Education Ban on Afghan Women and Girls
2025-01-19
MSN
A high-ranking Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, has publicly urged the group's leader to lift the ban on education for Afghan women and girls, stating that there is no justification for such restrictions. This rare public criticism of the government's policy comes as a significant development in the ongoing debate about women's rights in Afghanistan. The move is seen as a positive step towards promoting gender equality and women's education, which are essential for the country's development and growth, and aligns with the global efforts to support girls' education and empowerment.