NOTHING COULD STOP US FROM GETTING EDUCATED.

"Previously, people stayed in Afghanistan, worked for the development of the country, and created good lives for themselves. But now, everyone has lost hope, everyone is looking for ways to escape the country. All people, especially women and girls, are demotivated and depressed due to restrictions, bans on education, etc. This is also the case for me.

My family is going through severe economic problems. That is why we stayed in the country. I was in 11th grade when the Taliban closed schools to girls. All I wish for is the schools to reopen, so that I can continue my education and get a job and contribute to my family, the economy and Afghanistan’s development. Everything is lost. I have no hope for the future. 

Before the Taliban, I used to go to school with much enthusiasm and love. I was a hardworking student and believed that together we could reconstruct Afghanistan. I was full of hope, but now, I am disappointed.

Since the day they took over the country, I have not been allowed to enter my school. They are excluding us from society by not allowing us to work alongside the men. This is my worst memory. All of my classmates whom I am still in touch with are in the same situation. All of them are demotivated and depressed. I have lost my self-esteem during this last year. I have noticed that people do not love Afghanistan anymore. Of course, this is our homeland, but when there are no job opportunities and one cannot provide for their family, how can they live here? 

The Taliban started their stay in power by banning work and education for women – that is what they really are. The women of Afghanistan have not had any social roles this last year.

The Taliban do not count on women at all. Although women are half the society, their will is not respected under Taliban rule.

Women’s presence is important for the development of a country, and their absence causes decadence. A society without women is subject to destruction. Afghanistan is also on the verge of destruction in the absence of women. Without women, societies are destroyed. No society can last long without the presence of women.

I am a woman and I feel really bad about not being counted on and being neglected. I believe that if the situation continues like this, with women being neglected, Afghanistan will definitely collapse. Nevertheless, I still have hope. I still hope girls’ schools will reopen and we can continue our education. Together, we will reconstruct Afghanistan and live happily."