Lack of Toilets in Afghan Schools Prevents Children from Attending Classes
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that thousands of children in Afghanistan are missing out on education, not due to a lack of interest in school, but because of the absence of toilets in their learning environments. This issue is widespread, especially in rural and remote areas.
According to UNICEF findings, the lack of basic sanitary facilities like toilets in schools forces children, particularly girls, to either go out into the fields or fetch water from streams to use home toilets. This situation negatively affects not only the quality of education but also the consistent attendance of students in classrooms.
UNICEF, in collaboration with the World Bank, is implementing programs to address this problem. These efforts include building sanitary toilets, providing clean water, and educating students and teachers on hygiene practices. The goal is to enable children to continue their education in a safe and healthy environment.
However, the Taliban administration has made minimal investment in providing basic school infrastructure, including water and toilets. Despite claiming to manage educational affairs, the current state of schools in the country reflects their neglect and inefficiency in meeting the fundamental educational needs of Afghan children.
