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Afghan girls turn to Islamic schools after being denied higher education

SCMP, 20 Mar 2023
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The number of girls attending madrasas, or religious schools, has increased exponentially across Afghanistan since the Taliban imposed a ban on girls attending secondary and tertiary schools in late 2022. The educational value of madrasas has been fiercely debated, and some girls worry their hopes of pursuing professional careers are now gone. But others remain optimistic about finding opportunities to learn in Afghanistan.

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