Shafaqna English- Afghanistan’s education system is facing a severe crisis that threatens the future of millions of children, including both girls and boys, the United Nations warned on Tuesday (07 Oct 2025).
According to a new joint report by UNICEF and UNESCO, titled: ‘Afghanistan Education Situation Report 2025’, more than 2.13 million primary school-aged children are currently out of school, while learning outcomes remain critically low.
The report found that over 90 percent of 10-year-olds in Afghanistan are unable to read and understand a simple text. The findings point to a system under immense strain, plagued by chronic teacher shortages, poor infrastructure, limited materials, and weak oversight, the report stated.
Sources: Aryana News