Afghanistan Analysts Network – English

Month: September 2026

Beyond the Ban: Older girls finding alternative forms of education 

Rachel Reid •

The closure of schools for girls beyond grade six is the most glaring example of the Emirate’s discrimination against women and girls. Without access to secondary and higher education, most teenage girls and young women see little hope for a future beyond family life. But for some, the restrictions are not absolute. Whether through their […]

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