Women have been banned from universities in Afghanistan.

Women in Afghanistan Banned From Universities

Let's move to a major story overseas. Women and girls in Afghanistan can no longer attend universities. After a decision by the Taliban. As of right now, women in the country cannot receive more than an elementary school education. In March, the Taliban ordered secondary schools for girls to shut permanently. Activists are calling this a blatant attack on women's rights. Women are also barred from working in most areas and must have a male guardian escort during travel. Now the news comes after the Taliban promised it would protect women's rights following the group's takeover in the country that, of course, was last year.