UNESCO Reports 1.4 Million Afghan Girls Barred from School by Taliban

The Taliban's education bans have reversed decades of progress, leaving 80% of Afghan school-age girls without access to education.

Since the Taliban's return in 2021, 1.4 million Afghan girls have been denied secondary education.
Primary school attendance has dropped by 1.1 million students, both boys and girls.
UNESCO warns of increased child labor and early marriage due to rising dropout rates.
University enrollment has plummeted by 53% since 2021, leading to a shortage of skilled graduates.
International community urged to push for reopening of schools and universities for girls and women.