Attack on Girls' School in Pakistan

Suspected militants blew up a school for girls in Pakistan's volatile northwest, damaging the structure but causing no harm. The attack is believed to be the work of Islamic militants who oppose girls' education. The UNICEF strongly condemned the attack as detrimental to national progress.

United Nations Criticizes Taliban's Human Rights Record in Afghanistan

The United Nations criticized Afghanistan's Taliban for systematically depriving women and girls of their human rights. The Taliban leaders were not present at the U.N. meeting due to lack of recognition. Various countries raised concerns about the Taliban's treatment of women and girls since taking over in 2021.

Taliban's Ban on Girls' Education in Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan have barred more than 1 million girls from attending school, making it the only country with such restrictions on female education. The Taliban prioritize Islamic knowledge over basic literacy and numeracy, and have imposed harsh measures on women and girls since taking over in 2021.