# Taliban's restrictions devastate education for both girls and boys in Afghanistan

The Taliban's policies have severely disrupted schooling for Afghan children, with girls bearing the worst of the bans. Boys have also suffered from curriculum changes, teacher shortages, and economic pressures. This educational collapse threatens an entire generation's future and regional stability.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/g-s1-138584/taliban-afghanistan-boys-girls-education-school) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:41:22 -0400