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Front. Glob. Womens Health
Sec. Quality of Life
Volume 6 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2025.1477145
Challenges and Prospects: Women's Education in Contemporary Afghanistan
Provisionally accepted- 1 Jami University, Herat, Afghanistan
- 2 Herat University, Herat, Herat, Afghanistan
Since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the situation for women's education has regressed drastically. This article explores the multifaceted impact of Afghanistan’s Current Taliban-led government policies on women's educational opportunities. With a historical overview of women's rights in Afghanistan, this article delves into the current restrictions imposed by the regime, including the ban on women’s higher education and the limited scope of semi-higher education. This highlights the significant challenges faced by Afghan women, such as cultural barriers, economic hardships, and the Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law. The article also discusses potential solutions, including international pressure, infrastructure development, and cultural shifts towards a more inclusive interpretation of Islam. By examining these factors, this article aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the ongoing struggle for women's rights and education in Afghanistan while emphasizing the resilience of Afghan women and the crucial role of global advocacy in supporting their fight for equality.
Keywords: Women, Afghanistan, Taliban, Education, Challenges
Received: 07 Aug 2024; Accepted: 13 Feb 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Hasin, Rahimi, Ayubi and Ahmad. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Ali Rahimi, Jami University, Herat, Afghanistan
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