Freba, a female teacher in a girls’ school in Balkh
Over the last two years, women in our country have encountered unprecedented restrictions, revealing a stark disregard for our humanity. Through our union we call for improved basic pay, professional autonomy, and enhanced social security.
So far (April 2023) my salary is paid regularly, but the amount is too low.
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Anonymous, ex-teacher, female
Most of my family members are teachers, mother, sister, and brother. With the arrival of the Taliban, we lost our jobs.
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Roya, a female teacher in a boys’ school in the Badakhashan province
Unfortunately, our educational environment lacks basic facilities and textbooks. Beyond the classroom, families neglect the division of household chores, and students, engaged in work outside school, struggle to focus on their studies.
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Shahira, a female teacher for 3 years in a secondary school in Balkh
Teachers should have the right to join a professional association or education union and the union should have a legal right to negotiate on behalf of teachers on all professional matters, on professional autonomy and freedom.
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