Girl Education

Afghanistan: Girls in grades 7-12 have been out of school for over 500 days

The students have said the closed schools have faced them with psychological problems and mental pressure

Timeline | How the Taliban has suppressed Afghan women's education and rights

Since retaking power in Afghanistan 16 months ago, the Taliban has gradually returned to a hardline stance against women's education and freedoms. They claim that their rules are consistent with their interpretation of Islam

Sachin Tendulkar bats for girl child, says daughters aren't burdens to be married off in haste

Tendulkar said: "Parents and communities must see their daughters as assets and as individuals capable of standing on their feet and contributing to the society."

Now fundraising app for girls' education

On International Women's Day, Plan India, an NGO that works towards the upliftment of under-privileged children, will launch a web-based application to raise funds for the education of girls in the country...