Farzaneh, a female teacher in a girls’ school for over 20 years in Samangan
I am profoundly disturbed by the closure of girls' schools beyond the 6th grade, depriving them of their right to education.
Teaching brings me joy, particularly as I teach English. Witnessing the eagerness of my students to learn when I am at school is truly rewarding. The girls show remarkable enthusiasm and interest in their lessons.
It is truly disheartening that their opportunity to learn is being squashed. It is a great shame.
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Hasina, a female teacher in a boys’ school in the Badakhashan province
Female teachers are treated as if we were toys or mere pawns. One day, we are asked to sign, and the next day, we are told not to come to school. The frustration witnessed through the eyes of our students is beyond words, filled with sadness and resentment. This has been our reality for a year.
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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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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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