26 April 2026 :

On International Girls in ICT Day, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) renewed its call for Taliban to lift restrictions on girls’ education, warning that millions remain out of school nearly four and a half years after their return to power.
UNAMA said the continued ban has left an entire generation without access to formal education.
“Education, especially in information and communications technology, is key to jobs, innovation and a stable future for Afghanistan,” the mission said, urging an immediate reversal of the policy.
Since 2021, Taliban authorities have barred girls from attending secondary school and university, a move widely condemned by international organizations and rights groups. The restrictions have affected over 2 million girls, according to UN agencies, with broader implications for the country’s economy and workforce.
The appeal coincided with International Girls in ICT Day, a global initiative aimed at encouraging girls’ participation in technology fields, underscoring the widening gap between girls and their peers elsewhere.