Afghan Girls Defying Education Ban through Secret Schools The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan has sent shockwaves around the world, with many fearing the erosion of hard won rights and freedoms won by women over the past two decades.
Amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope can be seen in the secret schools being established by Afghan girls, denied access to secondary education under the new regime. The current state of education in Afghanistan is dire.
Since the Taliban's return to power, millions of students have been forced out of school, with girls being the hardest hit.