Freba, a female teacher in a girls’ school in Balkh
Over the last two years, women in our country have encountered unprecedented restrictions, revealing a stark disregard for our humanity. Through our union we call for improved basic pay, professional autonomy, and enhanced social security.
So far (April 2023) my salary is paid regularly, but the amount is too low.
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Roya, a female teacher in a boys’ school in the Badakhashan province
Unfortunately, our educational environment lacks basic facilities and textbooks. Beyond the classroom, families neglect the division of household chores, and students, engaged in work outside school, struggle to focus on their studies.
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Anonymous, Male Teacher
Where the Taliban ruled, there were no schools at all, and if there were, only boys were allowed to go to school and girls were deprived.
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Sherin, female teacher for 7 years in a boys’ school in Herat
Female teachers like me now face the challenging situation where girls' schools have been closed, and female teachers have been relocated to distant areas. The increased pressure and the loss of privileges associated with my previous teaching career have left me very disillusioned.
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