RASC News Agency: The American University of Afghanistan has recently issued a proclamation reaffirming its unwavering commitment to delivering education to Afghanistani students, with a particular focus on women and girls, amidst the stringent educational constraints imposed by the Taliban. The university envisions fortifying the educational landscape in Afghanistan, centering its efforts on women, girls, and the youth, ultimately striving to ameliorate the overarching educational milieu.
As per available reports, this initiative is meticulously tailored for students transitioning from classes 9 and 10 to class 11. However, owing to the prohibition on girls’ education in Afghanistan, a substantial number of these students have been thwarted in their pursuit of education. Acknowledging this poignant predicament, the American University of Afghanistan endeavors to redress this imbalance by extending educational opportunities to those who have been systematically deprived.
In their official declaration, the university underscores that this educational initiative harmonizes with and champions the core values ingrained in the institution. These values encompass an unwavering commitment to freedom of expression, pluralism, independent research, equal opportunities, individual rights, tolerance, and the cultivation of respectful personal and professional conduct. Despite the manifold restrictions imposed on Afghanistani women and girls by the Taliban, the American University of Afghanistan stands resolute in its dedication to furnishing education and empowering individuals in the country.
Crucially, it merits attention that Afghanistan currently stands as the sole country globally where girls beyond the sixth grade are denied the fundamental right to attend school, and avenues for university education are also constricted for them. These oppressive measures have prompted widespread concern and condemnation from global authorities, underscoring the imperative need for initiatives such as the one spearheaded by the American University of Afghanistan to champion education and gender equality in the country.
