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March 9^th, 2023 by Emily Zoellner

Have you ever wondered how nice it would be if we weren’t forced to go to school? Well, actually us being “forced” to go to school is a privilege. While we whine about having to get up early in the morning and having to study there are girls all around the world that dream about our alleged problems.

An example of that is the by Taliban captured Afghanistan. The recent events in Afghanistan have brought to light the urgent need to address the learning crisis and promote girls’ education in the country. Afghanistan has been facing a significant education crisis for decades, with low levels of literacy rates and limited access to education, particularly for girls.

Prior to the Taliban’s takeover, there were some positive developments in increasing access to education for girls in Afghanistan. However, the country still had a long way to go in achieving gender parity in education. According to UNICEF, only 37% of Afghan girls were enrolled in primary school, and just 12% were enrolled in secondary school.

The Taliban’s previous regime had banned girls from attending school and imposed strict restrictions on women’s rights and freedoms. While the Taliban have made some assurances that they will allow girls to attend school, many are concerned about the situation’s uncertainty and the potential for significant restrictions on girls’ education.

The Taliban’s takeover has already forced many girls and young women to drop out of school, either because their schools have been closed or

because their families are afraid to send them to school due to the uncertain security situation. This situation is not just a setback for girls’ education but will also have long-term implications for the development of Afghanistan.

It is crucial to address this crisis and promote girls’ education in Afghanistan. This will require significant investment in education infrastructure, teacher training, and support for families to enable them to send their daughters to school. It will also require political will and international support to ensure that girls’ education remains a priority in Afghanistan.

Investing in girls’ education is not just a moral imperative; it is also an investment in the country’s future. Educated girls are more likely to contribute to their communities, have healthier families, and contribute to the country’s economic growth. By promoting girls’ education in Afghanistan, we can help break the cycle of poverty and promote a brighter future for all Afghans.

But all those things are impossible to achieve without our help. Make a change by signing petitions, taking part in demonstrations, or even donating (if you are able to). You don’t have to move mountains to help. Even if you only inform people about these issues and spread your knowledge it is better than just sitting in our comfortable homes watching the news but not doing anything. We are the future, and we need to fix what the older generations broke. In what world do you want your children to grow up? Certainly, not the one we have right now.

Down below I’ve put some links where you can find more information and interact.

I would the pleased if you left a comment on how you liked my blog.

Links:

https://www.change.org/p/united-nations-afghan-girls-must-go-to-school

https://www.unicef.de/informieren/projekte/asien-4300/afghanistan-19424?sem=1&un_source=google&un_medium=cpc&un_campaign=C_NH_Asien_Afghanistan_Generisch&un_content=Afghanistan_helfen_mt-p&un_term=afghanistan%20helfen&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz6ShBhCMARIsAH9A0qVZGzJ4LRJwwYFIjSCAbq2S30hGMU-eKcsI1UuoGO_MWoC676PWIR8aApFQEALw_wcB

https://www.unicef.de/informieren/projekte/asien-4300/afghanistan-19424/krise-in-afghanistan/246828

https://www.unicef.de/informieren/projekte/unicef-ziele-110800/bildung-111238/let-us-learn/11780

By Alice Johnson on March 23, 2023

“It means a great deal to those who are oppressed to know that they are not alone. Never let anyone tell you that what you are doing is insignificant. This statement by Desmond Tutu, a South African civil rights activist is a powerful reminder that even small actions can make a significant impact on the lives of those who are oppressed. When people are trapped in situations of exploitation and abuse, they can often feel isolated and helpless. Knowing that others are standing in solidarity with them can give them hope and strength to carry on.

This phrase is especially relevant in the context of domestic worker slavery in London. The problem is complicated, and there are no simple solutions. But, every attempt to raise awareness, provide assistance, and advocate for change contributes to a greater movement to abolish domestic worker exploitation and abuse.

For generations, wealthy households have relied on domestic assistance to undertake jobs such as cleaning, cooking, and childcare. Many domestic workers are brought to London from other countries under the guise of having decent job opportunities, only to become trapped in modern-day slavery. There have been numerous reports and allegations of domestic staff being treated like slaves in the homes of some of London’s wealthiest families.

Despite rules in the UK protecting employees from exploitation and abuse, certain employers have been known to violate these standards, resulting in cases of domestic workers being overworked, underpaid, and mistreated. Many of these workers have their passports confiscated and are forced to work long hours for little pay, with no days off or sick leave and not even get the chance to look in their work contract. They are often subject to verbal and physical abuse, and their living conditions are often cramped and unhygienic. They are sometimes put under threats like if they try to escape the police will be called and puts them in jail.

Adele, 34, is from the Philippines’ Cavite province. Despite the danger of harassment, she accepted a job in Saudi Arabia.

She was taken to an office when her wealthy Saudi employer informed her that she would be traveling to 

London. Her boss instructed her to sign forms for a visa. Also, she was not given the opportunity to read them. “The boss’s secretary drove us to the building; they never, ever told us where we were going. I tried to read the papers, but our boss told me, ‘You are a slave. You have no right to read it.'” She had to play with the children all day and was not given money or food.

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Numerous more domestic workers have come forward with stories of mistreatment by their employers. Some have even reported physical abuse or threats of deportation if they speak out against their employer’s behavior.

One approach to addressing this issue is to raise awareness and knowledge of the issue. This can be 

accomplished through education campaigns and outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the problem and encouraging people to take action. Employers must be held accountable for how they treat domestic workers, and the government must ensure that proper safeguards are in place.Kalayaan, a UK-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of migrant domestic workers, is one of these groups. Kalayaan provides domestic workers with assistance and advocacy, assisting them in navigating    complex legal and bureaucratic procedures and assuring their access to justice and support. Furthermore, they aim to raise awareness aboutdomestic worker exploitation and abuse, as well as campaign for legislation reforms that will help to solve the issue.