Let’s Argue Against Famous Quotes on ‘Change’ for the Sake of Girls in Afghanistan

The Urgent Need for Action to Support Girls in Afghanistan

© Massùod Hemmat

Introduction

The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has brought immense devastation to the country, particularly for the education and future of millions of girls and women. Despite significant progress in recent years, an estimated 3.7 million children, with 60% being girls, were still out of school in Afghanistan as of 2018.

With the Taliban’s return to power, an additional 2.5 million girls who were attending schools have been abandoned, along with millions of others who are now banned from pursuing an education or working. The fate of these girls and women is tragic, as their dreams and aspirations have been shattered, leaving them uncertain about their future.

In this article, my aim is to examine notable quotes on the subject of ‘change’ by influential figures around the world and apply them to the situation of girls in Afghanistan. Nonetheless, instead of presenting a counterargument to these quotes, I will provide a different perspective that sheds light on the denial of girls’ right to education in Afghanistan. Through this lens, I hope to provide insight into the plight of girls who are deprived of their fundamental…