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Defying oppression: Afghan girls’ secret pursuit of education and work under Taliban rule

Published November 25th, 2024 - 04:45 GMT

ALBAWABA - Under the rule of the Taliban, women and girls in Afghanistan face unprecedented challenges in accessing education or even talking in public. 

The ban on girls’ education above the age of 12 has drastically altered the course of their lives, transforming their dreams and ambitions into a harsh reality of restrictions and deprivation. 

Amidst these dire circumstances, secret initiatives and international efforts continue to empower Afghan women and girls in their pursuit of businesses and education, ensuring a brighter future against the backdrop of oppression.

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One of these story's is of Khawar a 22-year-old whose aspirations of studying medicine were shattered by the Taliban’s policies. Her life shifted to a daily grind of household chores, yet she refused to surrender to despair. Studying in secret, Khawar is working toward a degree in health sciences through University of the People a U.S.-based nonprofit online university that offers free education to refugees and women like her. (Photo by AFP)

One of these story's is of Khawar a 22-year-old whose aspirations of studying medicine were shattered by the Taliban’s policies. Her life shifted to a daily grind of household chores, yet she refused to surrender to despair. Studying in secret, Khawar is working toward a degree in health sciences through University of the People a U.S.-based nonprofit online university that offers free education to refugees and women like her. (Photo by AFP)

The women of Afghanistan didn’t receive the support they deserved from the international community. Since their return to power, Taliban officials have established a gender apartheid in Afghanistan , These Afghan women prepare apple chips (photo by AFP)

The women of Afghanistan didn’t receive the support they deserved from the international community. Since their return to power, Taliban officials have established a gender apartheid in Afghanistan , These Afghan women prepare apple chips (photo by AFP)

Afghan women weave carpets at a factory on the outskirts of Kabul. Many women have launched small businesses in the past three years to meet their own needs and support other Afghan women (Photo by AFP)

Afghan women weave carpets at a factory on the outskirts of Kabul. Many women have launched small businesses in the past three years to meet their own needs and support other Afghan women (Photo by AFP)

Women are gradually being erased from public spaces: Taliban authorities have banned post-secondary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public areas. (Photo by AFP)

Women are gradually being erased from public spaces: Taliban authorities have banned post-secondary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public areas. (Photo by AFP)

Afghan women and girls continue to demonstrate resilience, courage, and determination, achieving remarkable feats in the face of systemic oppression. (Photo by AFP)

Afghan women and girls continue to demonstrate resilience, courage, and determination, achieving remarkable feats in the face of systemic oppression. (Photo by AFP)

Afghan women

Malika Frotan, an Afghan female deaf artist, paints at her workshop on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province on September 12, 2024. (Photo by Atif Aryan / AFP)

Afghan women

Afghan burqa-clad women embroider handkerchiefs at a workshop in Kandahar on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Sanaullah SEIAM / AFP)

One of these story's is of Khawar a 22-year-old whose aspirations of studying medicine were shattered by the Taliban’s policies. Her life shifted to a daily grind of household chores, yet she refused to surrender to despair. Studying in secret, Khawar is working toward a degree in health sciences through University of the People a U.S.-based nonprofit online university that offers free education to refugees and women like her. (Photo by AFP)
The women of Afghanistan didn’t receive the support they deserved from the international community. Since their return to power, Taliban officials have established a gender apartheid in Afghanistan , These Afghan women prepare apple chips (photo by AFP)
Afghan women weave carpets at a factory on the outskirts of Kabul. Many women have launched small businesses in the past three years to meet their own needs and support other Afghan women (Photo by AFP)
Women are gradually being erased from public spaces: Taliban authorities have banned post-secondary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public areas. (Photo by AFP)
Afghan women and girls continue to demonstrate resilience, courage, and determination, achieving remarkable feats in the face of systemic oppression. (Photo by AFP)
Afghan women
Afghan women
One of these story's is of Khawar a 22-year-old whose aspirations of studying medicine were shattered by the Taliban’s policies. Her life shifted to a daily grind of household chores, yet she refused to surrender to despair. Studying in secret, Khawar is working toward a degree in health sciences through University of the People a U.S.-based nonprofit online university that offers free education to refugees and women like her. (Photo by AFP)
One of these story's is of Khawar a 22-year-old whose aspirations of studying medicine were shattered by the Taliban’s policies. Her life shifted to a daily grind of household chores, yet she refused to surrender to despair. Studying in secret, Khawar is working toward a degree in health sciences through University of the People a U.S.-based nonprofit online university that offers free education to refugees and women like her. (Photo by AFP)
The women of Afghanistan didn’t receive the support they deserved from the international community. Since their return to power, Taliban officials have established a gender apartheid in Afghanistan , These Afghan women prepare apple chips (photo by AFP)
The women of Afghanistan didn’t receive the support they deserved from the international community. Since their return to power, Taliban officials have established a gender apartheid in Afghanistan , These Afghan women prepare apple chips (photo by AFP)
Afghan women weave carpets at a factory on the outskirts of Kabul. Many women have launched small businesses in the past three years to meet their own needs and support other Afghan women (Photo by AFP)
Afghan women weave carpets at a factory on the outskirts of Kabul. Many women have launched small businesses in the past three years to meet their own needs and support other Afghan women (Photo by AFP)
Women are gradually being erased from public spaces: Taliban authorities have banned post-secondary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public areas. (Photo by AFP)
Women are gradually being erased from public spaces: Taliban authorities have banned post-secondary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public areas. (Photo by AFP)
Afghan women and girls continue to demonstrate resilience, courage, and determination, achieving remarkable feats in the face of systemic oppression. (Photo by AFP)
Afghan women and girls continue to demonstrate resilience, courage, and determination, achieving remarkable feats in the face of systemic oppression. (Photo by AFP)
Afghan women
Malika Frotan, an Afghan female deaf artist, paints at her workshop on the outskirts of Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province on September 12, 2024. (Photo by Atif Aryan / AFP)
Afghan women
Afghan burqa-clad women embroider handkerchiefs at a workshop in Kandahar on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Sanaullah SEIAM / AFP)

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