Education
Summary
Educational needs in Afghanistan are driven by natural hazards, widespread poverty and restrictive policies. In 2025, an estimated 8.9 million children, including888,000 with disabilities, will need Education in Emergencies (EiE) support. The ongoing DfA ban on secondary education for girls, now approaching its third year, has affected 1.5 million girls, none of whom aged 13-17 are attending secondary school, in contrast with 74 per cent of boys who are enrolled in school.