![]() Attacks on schools and hospitals remain a serious concern with more than 100 attacks verified by the United Nations in 2021. More than 1,600 schools remained closed country wide as of 15 August 2021 because of general insecurity in Afghanistan, some of which have been closed since 2010. With that decision, it is the country as a whole that is losing their youth, their talent and resilient energy”, the UN Officials said. The deprivation of education is, in itself, a form of violence against girls. “This decision is depriving at least one million Afghan girls of their most fundamental right to education. The excitement was cut short for girl students entering sixth grade and above, whose education has been suspended until further notice by the Taliban.” “This week was supposed to be a joyful one as it marked the return to schools for millions of children in Afghanistan. “Today is a dark day for millions of girls in Afghanistan, who have been told that they aren’t allowed to pursue their education and their dreams.” Joint statement by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba and on Violence against Children, Dr Najat Maalla M’jid Voices for Children Affected by Conflict. ![]() ACT TO PROTECT children affected by conflict.Virtual Summer School on Child Protection in Armed Conflict.Ratification status of the Optional Protocol.OPAC – Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict.
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