Russell: Girls' access to secondary education in Afghanistan must be restored
New York, September 17 (Hibya) - United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Catherine Russell said five years have passed since adolescent girls in Afghanistan were barred from accessing secondary education.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Catherine Russell recalled that five years have passed since adolescent girls in Afghanistan were barred from accessing secondary education.
Russell drew attention to girls deprived of education, opportunities and dreams, stating that every girl has the right to learn and fulfill her potential.
Russell said UNICEF has called on the de facto authorities to reopen schools to all girls, emphasizing that the right to education must be ensured.
British News Agency