#Afghanistan - International Day Of The Girl: 121 Districts Have No Intermediate Pass Girl

Afghanistan: Attaullah Wesa, an office bearer of Pen Path Civil Society (PPCS) has said at least 121 districts in the country have zero intermediate pass girl which is a national tragedy, needs war-footed efforts.

According to him, in the past 16 years, the government with the close support and collaboration of international community has been gained a number of achievements in educational sector which are not enough to meet the public demands.

He said educationa is the fundamental right of every male and female and it is the key to peace and development in Afghanistan. He added many districts and villages have been deprived of education where no government schools are available for male and female children.

“80 districts have no female teacher and the government must overcome this human tragedy.”

He urged the National Unity Government to appoint female staff in all girls’ schools in the country, as male teachers for girls are contradicting to the norms and traditions which creates hurdles for educating them. He slammed the role of education ministry for not chasing its goals to provide educational facilities to our sisters in remote areas.

On the occasion of international day of girls, he called on the government, international community and donor organizations to help Afghanistan in education sector to provide it to all male and female children in the country.

He said establishing proper schools buildings and caring local customs and norms are the foundations to reach our goal. “Less care for education and cold-shouldered response to public demands questions the legitimacy of the government, he furthered.

https://thepashtunexpress.com/en/2017/10/12/international-day-of-the-girl-121-districts-have-no-intermediate-pass-girl/