Six-Month Educational Program for 20 Girls Deprived of Formal Education in Parwan Province, Afghanistan
Introduction
The continued exclusion of girls from formal education in Afghanistan remains one of the most serious human rights and social challenges facing the country. The closure of secondary schools and educational opportunities for girls has deprived an entire generation of Afghan girls of their fundamental right to learn and build their futures.
In response to this situation, the Women’s Justice Movement (WJM) implemented a six-month educational program for 20 girls in Parwan Province who have been deprived of access to formal schooling.
The program was designed to provide a safe and supportive learning environment where participants could maintain and strengthen their basic educational skills despite the restrictions on girls’ education.
Objectives of the Program
The main objective of the program was to provide girls who have been excluded from formal education with continued access to basic learning opportunities.
The six-month program focused on two core subjects:
1. Persian Language and Literature
The Persian Language and Literature component focused on:
* Reading and writing
* Grammar
* Sentence construction
* Reading comprehension
* Vocabulary development
* Improving oral and written communication skills
The purpose of this subject was to help participants maintain and strengthen their language skills and improve their ability to express themselves clearly in both written and spoken forms.
2. Mathematics
The Mathematics component focused on:
* Numbers and basic mathematical concepts
* Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
* Fractions and decimals
* Basic calculations
* Practical mathematics
* Problem-solving skills
These lessons aimed to strengthen participants’ mathematical abilities and provide them with practical skills that are essential for everyday life as well as future education.
Six Months of Continued Learning
Over the course of six months, the 20 participating girls attended regular educational sessions and had the opportunity to study in a supportive learning environment.
For many of these girls, the program represented more than an opportunity to study academic subjects. It provided them with a way to **remain connected to education, maintain their learning abilities, build confidence, and preserve hope for continuing their education in the future.**
The books, notebooks, and learning materials used during the program became important tools for maintaining the girls’ connection to education at a time when many of them have been denied access to formal schools.
Key Achievements
During the six-month program, participating girls worked to improve their skills in:
* Reading and writing
* Persian grammar and sentence construction
* Reading comprehension
* Oral and written communication
* Basic mathematical calculations
* Problem-solving
* Maintaining regular learning habits
* Building confidence and motivation to continue their education
Education Is a Right, Not a Privilege
The Women’s Justice Movement believes that education is a fundamental right of every girl and woman, not a privilege that can be taken away.
While this six-month program cannot replace formal schooling, it provides an important educational opportunity for girls who have been excluded from the formal education system. It also represents a practical effort to prevent educational loss and ensure that these girls are not forgotten.
Looking Ahead
The Women’s Justice Movement remains committed to supporting Afghan girls whose education has been interrupted. Expanding access to safe and quality learning opportunities can help girls preserve their knowledge and skills and prepare them to return to formal education whenever circumstances allow.
The experience of these 20 girls in Parwan demonstrates that **closing school doors does not mean that girls have stopped learning.
They continue to read.
They continue to write.
They continue to learn mathematics.
And they continue to hope for a future in which every Afghan girl can return to school.
Conclusion
The six-month educational program for 20 girls in Parwan Province is a small but meaningful step toward protecting the right to education in Afghanistan.
**When the doors of schools are closed, learning must continue.
Because depriving girls of education must never mean depriving them of their future.**
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