UNESCO and UNICEF Report Reveals Over Half of Primary School-Age Children in Afghanistan Are Out of School

A new joint report by UNESCO and UNICEF highlights a severe education crisis in Afghanistan, stating that 53% of primary school-age children remain outside formal general education. The report, titled 'Afghanistan Education Situation Report 2026,' also spotlights the continued exclusion of over 2.6 million adolescent girls from secondary education since 2021, underscoring the urgent need for sustained investment in teachers and resources.