Key facts
- An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls are denied secondary education.
- The Taliban's takeover occurred five years ago.
- UNESCO predicts a shortage of over 11,000 female teachers by 2030.
An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls are still denied secondary education five years after the Taliban takeover, according to a UN agency.
UNESCO predicts a shortage of over 11,000 female teachers by 2030 due to the education bans, which will impact the quality of schools.
The Taliban's return to power in August 2021 led to widespread bans on female education.