Neda Mohammad Nadim, the acting Minister of Higher Education in Afghanistan, stated that the conditions for reopening schools and universities for girls have not yet been met.
Kabul 24: He emphasized that the demands of the people cannot be met by violating Islamic law and that ongoing research by scholars will determine if girls’ education is permissible.
Curriculum Reforms and Staff Increases
The ministry has finalized over 130 curricula based on religious, national, and international standards, which have been sent to the Islamic Emirate’s higher authorities for approval. The staff of the ministry has increased by 5,000 compared to the past, and the ministry aims to prevent fraudulent educational documents.
Educational Achievements and Revenue
In the past year, the ministry has established 11 doctoral programs, 26 master’s programs, 13 new faculties at the bachelor’s level, and 86 new departments in various educational institutions. 11 foreign instructors from Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and other Islamic countries have been recruited to the Afghanistan International Islamic University.
The ministry has collected over 557 million afghani as revenue from the distribution of diplomas and transcripts, and currently, around 190,000 students are studying in the Emirate’s educational institutions.
Amnesty International’s Call
Amnesty International has called for the reopening of secondary schools for Afghan girls, stating that the ban on girls’ education violates their fundamental rights.
