But the new order from the education ministry was the latest move from the new government to threaten women’s rights. The statement, issued late Friday, made no mention of women teachers or girl pupils. Since a US-led invasion ousted the Taliban in 2001, significant progress has been made in girls’ education, with the number of schools tripling and female literacy nearly doubling to 30%. “It is critical that all girls, including older girls, are able to resume their education without any further delays. Primary schools have already reopened, with boys and girls mostly attending separate classes and some women teachers returning to work.

Source: Bangkok Post September 18, 2021 07:30 UTC