The Price of Ignorance: How Afghanistan's Education Ban is Forging a Generation of Lost Potential The Taliban's restrictive regime has denied a generation of girls in Afghanistan the fundamental right to education.
The ban on girls' schooling, which has been in place for over five years, has far reaching consequences that affect not just these young women but also their families, communities, and ultimately, the country as a whole.
Two courageous young women, Alia and Shama, have shared their stories of sacrifice, resilience, and determination.