Fast Facts About
Childhood and Education in Afghanistan
Celebration of Afghan Women
As pre-service teachers the theme of education in My Name is Parvana pulls at the heart strings.
During the tour of the school I am proud of the clean and cheerful facility.
I flinch when Parvana is publically humiliated in front of her classmates.
I am excited that she emphasizes physical activity and differentiated instruction.
I am angry when Taliban members in the community rise up against the education of women and threaten the school.
I silently cheer on Leila's Academy of Hope when Parvana announces that there will be a Wall of Achievement to celebrate women.
During the tour of the school I am proud of the clean and cheerful facility.
I flinch when Parvana is publically humiliated in front of her classmates.
I am excited that she emphasizes physical activity and differentiated instruction.
I am angry when Taliban members in the community rise up against the education of women and threaten the school.
I silently cheer on Leila's Academy of Hope when Parvana announces that there will be a Wall of Achievement to celebrate women.
Yes
I love her emphatic, unwavering answer to the self-evident question. Yes, women are people of value. Yes, women have something to offer. Yes, women are worth celebrating. Yes, we will raise the next generation to be proud of who they are.
Here is a link to an article of summarizing important Afghan women to be celebrated.
I love her emphatic, unwavering answer to the self-evident question. Yes, women are people of value. Yes, women have something to offer. Yes, women are worth celebrating. Yes, we will raise the next generation to be proud of who they are.
Here is a link to an article of summarizing important Afghan women to be celebrated.
Do you want to know more about education in Afghanistan?
As the American military prepares to leave Afghanistan in 2014 there have been concerns about the status of women's rights and education. It looks like some of these concerns are already coming true. Check out the articles below.
The Guardian February 4, 2014 New Afghanistan law to silence victims of violence against women: Small change to criminal code has huge consequences in country where 'honour' killings and forced marriage are rife
The Independent February 7, 2014 New Afghanistan law could silence women who are victims of domestic violence
Humans Rights Watch January 21, 2014 Afghanistan: Rights Setbacks Fans Future Fears
Huffington Post October 29, 2013 Afghanistan Withdrawal Puts Programs for Women and Girls at Risk
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
The Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is great resource to learn more about the efforts to support the rights of Afghan women and children. Deborah Ellis feels so strongly about the urgency to act upon the information that she learnt about Afghanistan that she gives the royalties from the novel to this organization. Even if you do not choose to the give or join a local chapter the website also offers current research and information about education in Afghanistan.
Check out this video to see the recent efforts to educate girls and break traditional gender roles.