Hosseini Urges Global Action To Reopen Afghan Girls’ Schools & Universities

Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini has urged the global community to support Afghan girls and demand the reopening of schools and universities.

In a message to Afghanistan International, he said Afghan women are strong and courageous. He praised them for standing up for their rights despite threats of arrest or violence.

Hosseini described them as resilient and determined, refusing to remain silent under Taliban rule.

He called on the world not to forget Afghan girls. He said education is key not just for their future, but for rebuilding Afghanistan.

The academic year in Afghanistan began on 20 March. Girls’ schools remain closed for the fourth year in a row.

The Taliban continue to block girls and women from attending universities. This includes medical education.

Afghanistan faces a severe shortage of female health workers.

UNICEF has warned that the education ban could lead to over 5,000 deaths this year. These include 1,600 mothers and 3,500 newborns.

The agency said the lack of trained female doctors and nurses is a major threat to women’s and children’s health.

Hosseini urged the Taliban to reopen schools and let girls return to class. He said the world must act now.