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.
Most of my family members are teachers, mother, sister, and brother. With the arrival of the Taliban, we lost our jobs.
Read more Read moreWhen 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.
Read more Read moreAlthough 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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