In December 2022, the Taliban banned women from attending university in Afghanistan, following a prior ban on high schools for girls. Despite these restrictions, R.K., a female student, sought education through online courses at the American University of Afghanistan, supported by a USAID scholarship. However, the program recently faced termination due to shifts in U.S. administration priorities. R.K. and 207 other scholarship recipients are left in uncertainty, as USAID adjusts their program focus to align with national security interests, raising concerns about the future of women's education in Afghanistan.
The scholarship program, critical for girls' education in Afghanistan, now faces uncertain future due to a recent USAID decision that affects funding and priorities.
A young Afghan woman, R.K., defies Taliban's ban on female education by pursuing online courses, highlighting resilience amidst oppression and the complexities of U.S. aid.
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