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Afghan Children Face Shrinking Access to Primary and University Education
More than half of Afghanistan’s primary-school-age children remain outside formal education, while millions of girls lack university access.
What happened
A report by UN agencies says more than half of Afghanistan’s children who should be in primary school are not receiving formal education. It also says millions of girls have no realistic path to university, leaving them unable to pursue higher education. The source provides no further breakdown of the affected children or girls.
Why it matters
The immediate consequence is a large-scale loss of access to basic and higher education for Afghan children, especially girls.
Source: UN News