RASC News Agency: Sara Wahedi, a female entrepreneur hailing from Afghanistan, recently conveyed her perspective on the introduction of online education programs for Afghanistani women deprived of educational opportunities. She contends that online education alone is insufficient for these women, emphasizing the paramount importance of eradicating gender apartheid. In a message shared on X social media on Saturday, December 9th, Mrs. Wahedi underscored the fact that, even after completing online training, these women are prohibited from working outside or participating in the community, remaining confined within their home courtyards.
According to her, the Taliban group does not deem online training programs significant and pays no attention to them. Furthermore, these programs fail to facilitate women’s participation in society, as they are still restricted from actively engaging in various aspects. Therefore, online education alone cannot adequately address the multifaceted needs of these women. Continuing her message, the founder of the Ehtesab platform emphasized that Afghanistani women and girls fervently demand face-to-face education, urging the global community to advocate for this imperative.
Sara Wahedi developed the Ehtesab application in the summer of 2020. Forbes magazine acknowledged her as one of the 30 most influential young figures under 30. Users can employ her app to investigate security risks, including shootings, roadblocks, and explosions. “As a tech entrepreneur, I am frequently urged to launch an online education platform for women and girls,” added Sara Wahedi. Nevertheless, she believes this should be considered a last resort for women’s education, highlighting the critical importance of addressing the underlying issue of gender apartheid.
“It is worth noting that numerous covert educational institutions are currently operating. Simultaneously, a staggering count of 14 million women and girls nationwide face severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban, denying them their most basic rights. Following their takeover, the Taliban banned girls above the sixth grade from attending school and subsequently denied them access to universities. Consequently, several women have resorted to pursuing education through online platforms, as reported by some of these individuals.”
