In a significant challenge to the Taliban’s existing policies, senior Taliban figure Sher Abbas Stanikzai publicly called on the group’s supreme leader to remove bans preventing Afghan women and girls from accessing education. This marks a rare internal critique against the regime’s restrictive measures, which have continued to draw international condemnation. The plea highlights growing dissent within the organization, while Afghan women’s societal roles remain severely curtailed under current Taliban governance.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The call for lifting the education ban is a critical step toward addressing the systemic barriers imposed on Afghan women and girls. Education is not only a fundamental right but also necessary for societal and economic growth. Policies that limit access to learning stymie innovation, hinder technological progress, and push an entire demographic into the shadows. Reforms like these, if adopted, could help modernize Afghanistan’s socio-economic framework and contribute to a more inclusive future.
Source: Taliban deputy tells leader there is no excuse for education bans on Afghan women and girls – ABC News
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