Simin, female, has been teaching for 18 years in a primary girls' school in Herat
In the past year (testimony from April 2023), I received only partial payments of my salary, and my meager income is insufficient for basic living expenses.
Teachers have never been highly esteemed in this society. I became a member of a teacher union because professional representation is crucial. However, our current circumstances are challenging, and I find myself extremely unhappy.
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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.
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Anonymous, Female Teacher
When the Taliban regime took over the country everything changed. Ministries closed, banks closed, public services were not available, schools were closed, business was paused, and universities also closed.
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Anonymous
Although the Taliban’s education minister had promised that Afghan teachers’ salaries would increase, there are many problems. The Taliban’s policy of not allowing male teachers to teach girls and female teachers to teach boys has made things worse.
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