Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan’s former president, has emphasized the role of science and education in the country’s development and independence from reliance on others, marking the World Science Day for Peace and Development.
On Tuesday, November 10, Karzai once again called for schools and universities to be reopened to girls as soon as possible.
He stressed that Afghanistan can achieve progress and prosperity only when educational opportunities are made available to all citizens.
He added that the country’s development and prosperity depend on educating the younger generation and expanding scientific knowledge.
Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, however, schools and universities have remained closed to women and girls.
Nearly five years on, around 2.4 million girls have been deprived of secondary education, and these restrictions remain in place.
