"I Want To Go To School": Afghan Girl's Speech Moves The Internet
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In a video, the girl says that she wants to work for the development of her country.
Since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, women's rights has been an area of concern. In light of the conflict in the country and the Taliban's return to power, schools across Afghanistan, including in capital city Kabul, had seen a month-long closure. Recently, the Taliban government released a statement asking officials to arrange for the reopening of “madrassas, private and public schools and other academic institutions of the country”. However, the return to school was a privilege only granted to middle and high school boys in the county, with the statement making no mention of girls. “I want to go to school.” Powerful message from this eloquent Afghan girl. pic.twitter.com/PdAMtg9Fjm sooo brave, really impressed, hope she is safe, as well as her family, I am sure, speaking out is a dangerous decision How she's talked bravely. It's in fact that we have lost everything, especially this kind of genius girls. #AfghanWomen#FreeAfghanistanhttps://t.co/YOHfurNOB9 You can't stop us ! The poweful voice of an afghan girl ❤ https://t.co/vZQhQgSi7U That girl is very brave, cowards are those who fear intelligent and prepared women. https://t.co/hWZFyWUEQC Standing in front of mountains, thee girls are taller than mountains. https://t.co/uFBv36EhTg
“All teachers and male students should attend school,” the statement said, according to a Reuters report.
In light of the announcement, students, both boys and girls, have shared photos and videos demanding that girl students be also allowed to resume studies. One such video was shared on Twitter by Afghan journalist Bilal Sarwary.
In the clip, a young girl is seen making a powerful speech about the need for girls and women to be educated in Afghanistan. She says it is necessary for the development of the county and future generations.
